Students plea against UGC notification: Delhi HC seeks JNU reply

The petitioners, represented by senior advocate Arvind Nigam, have contended that the notification not only affects the existing students, but would also result in fewer admissions in the current academic session, “thereby violating constitutionally mandated reservation norms”.

Central government standing counsel Monika Arora, appearing for JNU, accepted notice and orally submitted before the court that the administration will not issue admission forms and prospectus for the next academic year till the next date of hearing on March 2.

Protesting against the UGC notification, students have blockaded the administrative block of the varsity since February 9 and are not permitting officials to enter the building. Some students have also gone on a hunger strike to protest against the notification.