Court Orders Jadavpur University to Restrict Political Presence

The Calcutta High Court has ordered Jadavpur University to avoid inviting political figures to campus events, following recent unrest involving a government minister. The court stressed the participation of only academicians in programs, emphasizing the need to regulate campus entry to prevent further incidents.

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday issued a directive to Jadavpur University, prohibiting the invitation of political figures to university events. This comes in response to recent disturbances involving the West Bengal Education Minister, who faced protests during a campus visit.

The court highlighted the importance of maintaining an academic focus by limiting event participation to academicians. It also criticized the university's handling of campus security, questioning the reliance on private agencies for safety measures, given recent violence.

Emphasizing the need for stricter campus control, the court mandated that only students should have unrestricted access to the premises. It ordered the university to detail security measures in an affidavit, underscoring the importance of maintaining order and discipline.

(With inputs from agencies.)