NEW DELHI: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) issued a notice to prohibit protests or slogan-raising activities on campus without prior approval from university authorities.
The directive, released through an office memorandum on November 29, says that students involved in such actions could face “disciplinary” measures under the university’s regulations.
The memorandum reiterates the institution’s stance against protests that target constitutional figures or law enforcement agencies, stating that such activities require formal consent.
In the memo, JMI highlights the importance of maintaining a conducive academic environment and asserts that activities like protests and slogans are incompatible with this atmosphere.
“It is once again reiterated for the information of all students of the University that no protests, dharnas, raising slogans against any constitutional dignitaries shall be allowed in any part of the University Campus. Otherwise, disciplinary action against such erring students shall be initiated as per provision of the University rules,” the notice said.
The notice also references a similar office order issued in August 2022, which set out comparable restrictions on student protests, further reinforcing the university’s position on the matter.
According to a report by news agency ANI, faculty members and department heads have been instructed to ensure that students under their purview are made aware of these guidelines.
All India Students’ Association (AISA) has condemned the order, saying, “This directive is not merely an attack on students—it is an attack on the very essence of a university,”
AISA has called on the students to stand against what they view as infringement on the university’s autonomy and its long-standing tradition of resistance.