Delhi HC asks JNU to allow 3 students to submit thesis, register for courses

The Delhi High Court today directed JNU to allow three students, who were penalised for misconduct during different protests, to submit their thesis and register for courses.

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) had imposed varying punishments on them, including fine and withdrawal or transfer of hostel facility.

The court asked the students to file appeals before the varsity's vice chancellor challenging the punishments imposed by JNU.

It granted them liberty to file appeals within two weeks.

Justice Siddharth Mridul directed JNU to dispose of the appeals expeditiously and made it clear that the appellate authority shall abide by principles of natural justice and accord an opportunity to the three students to defend the findings in the proctorial enquiry.

The court said till the time, the university takes a decision on the appeals, JNU is directed "not to take any coercive steps against the three students and that they are granted all facilities, including the acceptance of thesis, accommodation and registration for process of studies as it is necessary for them to continue their studies in the institution."