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Delhi High Court Quashes JMI Professor’s Termination Over Breach of Natural Justice

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The Delhi High Court sets aside Jamia Millia Islamia’s termination of a professor, finding that the University had recommended his removal before issuing a show-cause notice and failed to share the inquiry report. Upholding the principles of natural justice, the court gives him a fair chance to respond.

The Delhi High Court quashed the order by Jamia Millia Islamia University, which had terminated the services of Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad, an assistant professor in the Department of Persian. Dated 20 March 2023, the termination followed a unanimous decision of the Executive Council to dismiss him. The dismissal was to take effect from the date the written order was issued. 

In his judgement, Justice Prateek Jalan said that the dismissal was fundamentally flawed, with the facts of the case showing inadequate compliance with the principles of natural justice—fairness, impartiality, and the right to be heard before a decision affecting someone is made. He found that the University failed to comply with Statute 37(4) of the Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988, by not providing the teacher a reasonable opportunity to show cause before removal. Describing this as “a clear case of too little, too late”, he noted that the dismissal had already been recommended by the Executive Council even before any show-cause notice was issued.

Dr. Ahmad (petitioner), appointed to the aforementioned post in 2012, was alleged by the University to have been unauthorisedly absent from his teaching duties for almost two years, which he attributed to victimisation by certain senior professors at the department. According to him, the matter was subsequently resolved by the University’s registrar, following which he resumed taking classes in 2021. However, the University maintained that several complaints were received against him for his unauthorised absence, and that his return had caused disruption in academic functioning. An Inquiry Committee, constituted in April 2021, investigated and concluded that his presence would “vitiate the academic atmosphere”. Consequently, the Executive Council on 10 August 2022 recommended strict action—his removal under Statute 37 of the Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988—on the grounds of:

Dereliction of duty, refusal to perform other academic responsibilities like setting of question papers, attending departmental meetings, performing invigilation duties, etc, defiance of administrative authorities; non-compliance with office orders, and misbehaviour and obstructing others in their work.

Following this, a show-cause notice was issued on 8 September 2022, to which Dr. Ahmad replied on 22 September 2022. Despite his response, the Executive Council passed a resolution on 22 February 2023, terminating his services, which the university implemented via the 20 March 2023 order.

According to The Bar Bulletin, the Delhi High Court thus noted that the inquiry report was never given to him, denying him a real chance to defend himself. Setting aside the termination order, the court directed that the resolution dated 10 August 2022 be treated as only a proposal for removal. It also ordered JMI to give Dr. Ahmad the inquiry report and related documents, allowing him two weeks to reply, after which the Executive Council must reconsider the matter afresh in its next meeting. However, it also kept open Dr. Ahmad’s right to seek review under Statute 37(5).

In a parallel but contrasting case in July, the Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of Dr. Amit Kumar, a professor in the Department of Political Science at Bharti College, University of Delhi, who faced allegations of sexually harassing students. A few students alleged that Dr. Kumar had sent them inappropriate and unsolicited messages filled with sexual intent via Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. Following a thorough inquiry, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of the University found a case of sexual harassment under the POSH Act and recommended his dismissal. According to Law Chakra, Dr. Kumar challenged the decision on multiple grounds—arguing that interactions on social media do not constitute harassment at the “workplace”, questioning the constitution and procedural fairness of the ICC, and claiming that he was not given a fair hearing by the ICC and DU authorities. However, the HC rejected the argument and held that harassment on social media is not outside the POSH Act’s purview. 

While both cases involved the removal of professors, the Delhi HC had opposite conclusions based on how procedural fairness was handled. In Dr. Ahmad’s case, the inquiry report was never given to him before the decision to terminate him, thus citing a breach of natural justice. On the contrary, in Dr. Kumar’s case, the HC noted that the complaint, inquiry proceedings, and final report were not only all shared with him, but he was also given the chance to respond. Therefore, the case was not overturned.

This issue also sheds light on Delhi University’s ad-hoc culture. In December 2023, eight out of ten long-serving ad-hoc teachers were displaced from the English department of Ramjas College. Satyawati College (evening) also reported en masse displacement of teachers from the Department of Hindi in September 2023. According to DU Beat, only five out of the existing eleven faculty were retained, despite there being 16 posts for which interviews took place. The shocking suicide of Professor (Dr.) Samarveer Singh, who had been working as an ad-hoc faculty member at Hindu College’s philosophy department for six years, brought the issue of DU’s ad-hocism to the fore. He was among the many professors displaced during the permanent faculty recruitment drives.

Another recent case High Court ruling reflects this problem. The court in July criticised Delhi University for “deliberately relying on ad-hoc appointments in place of regular employment”, concerning Namita Khare and Mehak Talwar’s case. The HC ordered the regularisation of these two ad-hoc teachers in the Department of Germanic and Romance Studies since 2017, who had challenged not being shortlisted for regular positions, despite fulfilling the eligibility criteria, arguing that the screening was arbitrary and excluded them unfairly. According to The Indian Express, Delhi University has filled around 3,500 permanent teaching positions with approximately 3,000 ad-hoc teachers. Without increments, promotions, and medical security, this is not just short-term precarity, but work conditions that have persisted for decades. In this scenario, the HC judgement offers a sliver of hope for the regularisation of hundreds of similarly placed teachers who have long served without permanency, benefits, or protection. 

Summing up, these cases show a recurring pattern of systemic challenges—procedural lapses and over-reliance on ad-hoc appointments, inadequate protection of faculty, causing not just employment uncertainties but also emotional disruption. Professors often spend years working on a contractual basis, with their job security hanging by a thread. Therefore, a stricter adherence to due process is imperative across India’s institutions of higher education. 

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U-Special Buses to Return to DU, Students Ask if They’re Still Needed

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Delhi University’s iconic U-Special buses are set to return, but students question their need in the Metro era and call for better last-mile solutions.

Delhi University’s U-Special buses, once a daily lifeline for students criss-crossing the city, are set to return after years off the roads. Announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on August 5 during the inauguration of the new academic block of the Delhi University (DU) Social Centre School at Maurice Nagar, the revival is being presented as a “gift to students” — complete with air-conditioning, music, and upgraded interiors.

Launched in 1971, the U-Special service carried generations of DU students from far-flung neighbourhoods directly to North and South Campus. Before the Metro connected most of Delhi, they were cheap, direct, and often doubled as part of the campus culture as much as canteens or fests.

But with the Metro now covering nearly every DU-bound route, many students say the buses may no longer be the best solution. Kaashvi Khubyani, a second-year Journalism student at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce says:

The Metro already provides me with everything needed as it’s air-conditioned and quick, especially with Delhi’s unpredictable traffic. Unless these buses can match or beat the Metro’s speed and convenience, I’m not really keen to swap my daily commute for them.”

Others believe the focus should be on solving the ‘last-mile’ problem — the often long and tiring walk from Metro stations to classrooms. Urmika Srivastava, a first-year student at Jesus and Mary College, pointed out that:

A mini shuttle from Jesus and Mary College to the nearest bus stop or Metro would make daily travel much easier for students, especially given the embassy area location and long walks to South Campus after exhausting hours of classes.”

While some welcome the nostalgia and identity the buses carry, others see them as a costly throwback in a city where transport priorities have shifted. Student groups have also argued that funds would be better spent on frequent electric shuttles or safer pedestrian routes rather than adding on to the already deteriorating traffic conditions of Delhi roads. 

So far, the government has not confirmed the new U-Special routes or when they will start running. Until then, the debate continues — whether DU should look back to its most iconic bus service, or forward to transport that matches the city’s current needs.

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Supreme Court Orders Mass Relocation of Delhi-NCR Stray Dogs

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Amid rising dog-bite and rabies cases, Delhi-NCR’s stray dogs face mass relocation by Supreme Court order. Residents welcome it, but activists warn of cruelty and ecological risks—who truly bears responsibility, and can safety coexist with compassion?

On August 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of India ordered the relocation of all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters within eight weeks, citing a rise in dog-bite and rabies cases and prioritising public safety over sentiment. The bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan acted suo motu after media reports highlighted the growing menace. The case was taken up after a Times of India report, “Delhi Hounded By Strays, Kids Pay Price,” detailed incidents, including six-year-old Chavi Sharma, who suffered multiple bites despite repeated complaints, and four-year-old Abhishek Rai, attacked on July 23, 2025, in Alipur, leaving facial injuries and forcing parents to keep children indoors.

The bench announced it would hear arguments only from the Centre, excluding petitions from dog lovers or other parties: 

We are not doing this for us; it is for the public interest. So, no sentiments of any nature should be involved. Action should be taken at the earliest.

The amicus curiae Gaurav Agarwal urged permanent relocation of all stray dogs to shelters, citing over 37 lakh dog bites in 2024, including 25,000 in Delhi, and a sharp rise in early 2025. He proposed shelters for 5,000 dogs within 6–8 weeks and adoption drives via welfare groups. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta noted a Delhi relocation site was stalled by an activist-led stay order, which the bench criticised, stressing the need to clear streets entirely. Warning that adoptions could lead to dogs being released again, the court ruled out adoption and ordered all strays to be moved to shelters without exception.

The Supreme Court has ordered Delhi-NCR authorities to build dog shelters immediately, relocate all stray dogs, and report progress. Shelters must have trained staff for sterilisation, immunisation, and containment, with CCTV to prevent escapes. Authorities must also set up a dog-bite helpline and prioritise vulnerable areas, rounding up all strays, sterilised or not. Civic bodies may use any method, including a dedicated force, with contempt penalties for obstruction. The bench called the situation “grim” and directed NCT Delhi, MCD, and NDMC to make clearing localities of stray dogs their top priority.

Residents’ welfare associations (RWAs) have welcomed the Supreme Court’s directive to shift stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters within eight weeks, calling it a long-awaited relief amid rising dog bite cases. Atul Goyal, president of United Resident Joint Action (URJA), said the move would ease the growing menace and urged similar action against stray cattle: 

Along with stray dogs, cattle on the roads have also started attacking people and causing traffic jams. The authorities should take similar action for such animals as well.

Animal rights groups condemned the Supreme Court’s order, calling the mass removal of community dogs inhumane and ineffective. PETA India’s Dr Mini Aravindan noted that Delhi has around 10 lakh community dogs, less than half sterilised, and that forced relocation would cause suffering, public uproar, and fail to control population, rabies, or bites. She blamed poor implementation of the 2001 sterilisation and vaccination mandate and urged focus on comprehensive sterilisation, shutting illegal breeders, and promoting adoption instead of displacement drives:

Communities think of neighbourhood dogs as family, and the displacement and jailing of dogs is not scientific and has NEVER worked.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Supreme Court’s directive as a reversal of humane, science-backed policy, arguing on X that shelters, sterilisation, vaccination, and community care can keep streets safe without cruelty. Former minister and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi called the order “impractical,” warning that it could upset the ecological balance, citing the 1880s in Paris, where mass dog removals allegedly led to a rat infestation. 

Mass appeals urge the Supreme Court to revoke its Delhi-NCR stray confinement order, calling it cruel and impractical. Petitioners advocate sterilisation, vaccination, waste control, and community care instead.

An LSR student says,

I’ve cared for strays since childhood and never felt unsafe. Rabies deaths are rare; the Bombay HC says vaccinate, sterilise, and let them live freely. This city is theirs too—they’ve even protected women at night. We have no right to decide how they live.

The protests have also faced criticism from some individuals who view them as selective in focus. According to these voices, many participants come from privileged backgrounds and have not been equally vocal on other human rights issues, such as the treatment of Bangladeshi migrants.

The Supreme Court’s order to relocate all Delhi-NCR stray dogs spotlights a clash between public safety and animal welfare. The debate leaves key questions unresolved: Can humane, science-backed measures protect people without mass displacement? Who is truly responsible for the city’s stray population—the authorities, the community, or the animals? And in striving for safety, can compassion be preserved?

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AAP’s Revamped Student Wing Gears Up for DUSU Elections

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With a rebrand, AAP’s ASAP enters the DUSU race promising a new political culture — free from education mafias and rooted in equity and reform.

The Aam Aadmi Party’s rebranded student wing, the Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP), has kicked off its campaign drive a month ahead of the Delhi University Students’ Union elections. Relaunched in May with a new name and mission, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal promised to turn student activism into a force for national transformation. Previously known as the Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS), the party was established in 2014 to bring AAP’s vision of “alternative politics” to campuses. CYSS made its debut in the 2015 Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections but failed to secure any seats. Despite winning the president’s post in the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council elections in 2022, CYSS’s presence and influence in campus politics remained largely limited. The party, thus, struggled to gain a foothold.

ASAP’s logo features a torch-shaped fountain pen nib. Kejriwal stated,

The mainstream politics of the past 75 years is the root cause of all problems in India,” describing the launch as a departure from a system where elections are won through the misuse of power. ASAP’s mission, he added, was to “win hearts”.

Although the on-campus presence of ASAP is comparatively smaller than that of its competitors — the BJP’s student wing, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), and the Congress’s student wing, National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) — there has been a subtle shift in allegiances, with several former ABVP and NSUI members now seen in ASAP. The Lyngdoh Committee recommendations stipulate that no candidate should be allowed to spend more than ₹5,000 or use printed material such as posters and flyers; however, “money and muscle power” continue to be evident through large hoardings, the distribution of printed manifestos, and the use of branded vehicles for campaigning.

As reported by The Indian Express, Deepak Bansal, a former DUSU joint secretary (2011) and ex-ABVP member who joined CYSS in 2023, stated that contesting DUSU elections has traditionally required significant financial backing, with candidates often expected to come from affluent backgrounds even to be considered. Therefore, it closes doors on students hailing from middle-class families, who have ideas and vision but no political godfather. Another issue, highlighted by The Indian Express through Ishwar Chand — who served as ABVP’s Delhi state president from 2009 to 2015 and joined AAP last year — is that tickets are almost always given to Jats and Gurjars, typically those with political clout and money, citing a “regional advantage.” He added that it was not just ABVP, and that NSUI too operated in the same manner. A massive number of DU students from UP and Bihar are left without a voice because candidates are chosen based on wealth and caste.

Moreover, another Delhi University student told The Week that the dominant national parties don’t often pick issues that resonate with students. If they do, however, pick relevant issues, many students may turn towards them. ASAP’s entry into the DUSU race thus represents an attempt to widen the space for participation in campus politics.

In the words of AAP’s Avadh Ojha,

ASAP’s mission is to make the people feel that they are the true rulers of this nation, and that they must demand their rights from the government.”

 

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DU Issues Anti Defacement Measures; Mandates Rs. 1 Lakh Bond Rule For DUSU Poll Candidates

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Delhi University’s new DUSU poll guidelines mandate a ₹1 lakh bond to curb defacement, sparking backlash over affordability and fairness from various student organisations.

Delhi University on 8th August issued a new set of guidelines that direct DUSU (Delhi University Student’s Union) poll candidates to endow a bond of Rs. 1 lakh at the time of filing nominations for any defacement or poll code violation. This comes amidst the advent of DUSU elections for the new session, which is expected in September. 

This amount will be liable for forfeiture if the candidate or their supporters are found violating defacement norms,” the advisory issued by DU Registrar Vikas Gupta stated.

This move was met with significant backlash from various student organisations on grounds of being uneconomic for the common folk, especially candidates from relatively underprivileged backgrounds, and being “exclusionist” in nature. 

Someone from a lower-income background may not be able to afford the Rs 1 lakh bond required for nomination, which could prevent them from participating despite their willingness,” Ronak Khatri, the incumbent president of DUSU, told PTI.

 He urged the university authorities to hold candidates individually accountable in case of any violation by lodging direct fines instead of mandating them for all candidates in general. 

We welcome the guidelines, but we oppose the provision that requires students to submit a ₹1 lakh bond. It is not convenient for students to pay such a huge amount. We will soon release our own guideline in response to this,” said ABVP National Secretary Sarthak Sharma.

All India Student’s Union (AISA) President Nitish Kumar supported the motive of curbing electoral malpractices; however, he raised questions about the monetary constraints that the guideline imposed. 

We welcome rules that aim to ensure transparency and reduce malpractice. However, merely depositing a bond of one lakh rupees cannot prevent the misuse of money power. In campuses like JNU, elections are conducted without the use of money,” he said. “The volume of money power used in DUSU can only be curbed by placing stakeholders in a more informed position,” he further added.

 He highlighted that during the Joint Proctor’s meeting, he proposed to democratise the election process through presidential debates, but he was met with no response from the authorities. 

The directive included a range of guidelines with adherence to court orders and the Lyngdoh Committee, such as an anti-defacement affidavit at the time of admission and barring the use of loudspeakers, rallies, and roadshows outside designated “walls of democracy”. Violations may attract a fine of Rs 25,000, suspension, rustication, or even disqualification.

The results of DUSU elections 2024 were delayed by two months due to outrage over rampant vandalism committed during election campaigning by various student outfits and Delhi High Court intervention directing student organisations to restore defaced property.

 

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Delhi University UG Admissions: Mid-entry Registration Open Now

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If you missed earlier rounds of DU admissions, the mid-entry window gives you another shot. Apply by August 10, update your preferences, and grab a seat in Round-III.

 

The University of Delhi (DU) is set to flag off the registration process for mid-entry undergraduate admissions on August 8th, 2025. According to the press release, the link to the application will be open by 5 PM, along with the display of vacant seats.

 

Through this provision, candidates who either failed to apply for CSAS UG 2025 Phase I and/or could not complete Phase II, and are desirous of participating in the admission process, can now participate. They can do so by paying a mid-entry fee of Rs. 1000, which is non-refundable.

 

Only candidates who were rejected in Round I or Round II due to incorrect subject mapping, unmet program-specific eligibility, or invalid documents can use the mid-entry option to correct their subject mapping and update their preferences. Candidates who have not been allotted any seat till Round II are also eligible to edit their preferences during this period.

 

The mid-entry window will remain open from 5:00 PM on Friday, August 8, 2025, to 4:59 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

 

All candidates seeking consideration in Round III must carefully review the vacant seat matrix and submit their preferences within the above timeframe. Ensure that preferences are saved and submitted by 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2025, as only those will be considered for further seat allocation.

 

The third round allocations will be based on the data of candidates available as of 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2025, and the minimum allocation marks and ranks for this round will be entirely independent of those in the earlier rounds.

 

The third CSAS allocation, Round I of performance-based programs, and ward quota results will be published on August 13, 2025, while Round I results for CW, ECA, and sports categories will be announced on August 15, 2025.

 

Candidates can accept their allocated seats between August 13 and August 17, 2025, while colleges can verify and approve the online applications from August 13 to August 18, 2025. The last date for candidates to make the online fee payment is August 19, 2025.

 

The University has announced that this year’s undergraduate admission process will conclude by August 19, 2025. Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official admissions portal for updates. Meanwhile, classes for the new academic session have already commenced, welcoming both first‑year students and those entering the fourth year of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP).

 

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ABVP and NSUI Welcome Freshers: A New Year of DU Student Politics

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At DU’s North Campus, student political parties ABVP and NSUI launch welcome campaigns for incoming freshers. Amidst flags, enthusiasm, congestion, and concerns over ethical campaigning, another year of student politics begins. 

At around 10:30 on Monday morning, the roads of Delhi University’s North Campus were flooded with saffron and white flags as the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) parties welcomed freshers to a brand-new academic year. An ABVP procession made its way through the streets as NSUI representatives attempted to attract a new following amongst the fresh faces that had emerged across campuses.

The signature saffron flag associated with the ABVP party was spotted outside several north campus colleges, including Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Daulat Ram College, and Miranda House, bearing slogans welcoming the incoming first-year students to Delhi University. The flags were accompanied by helpdesks to guide students through the process of joining the party as a volunteer. Representatives handed out brochures and flyers to passersby, as well as ABVP-branded bookmarks to interested students in addition to addressing any queries they had. A procession of ABVP members waved their flags through the Patel Chest and surrounding areas. ABVP members such as Aryan Maan, Bhoomika and Prabal Pratap Singh have been posting pictures and reels on Instagram over the last few days for the purpose of welcoming the new batch. 

NSUI was not far behind in their efforts to celebrate the arrival of new students on campus. Guidance desks were organised outside various colleges, and blue and white banners waved in and around the Faculty of Law campus. Tokens such as pens and booklets highlighting NSUI’s agenda were distributed to students who expressed interest in joining the party. When asked about the intentions behind putting up such kiosks, NSUI party representatives operating the Miranda House helpdesk conveyed that they enjoyed helping students and spreading cheer about the good work that they believe their party does. Their duties as helpdesk representatives ranged from signing up new members to the party, helping them through the registration process, and adding them to the respective communication channels thereafter. 

A student who asked to remain anonymous expressed frustration at the sudden congestion and traffic that took over the streets of North Campus in the morning, especially at a time when most students and faculty had to reach their respective colleges for classes and meetings, blaming it on both parties’ incessant campaigning.
A spectator to the ABVP procession praised Delhi University’s active and engaging political ambience, calling it impressive and an ode to the inclusive democracy that India stands for. “A true enjoyment of life,” they said. However, they pointed out the excessive wastage of paper and resources that goes into such campaigning, ultimately littering the campus and ruining its aesthetic. They also highlighted the importance of ethical campaigning, and condemned involuntary interceptions and forced registrations, which sometimes become the case. As long as all practices remain fair, they call such demonstrations a celebration of student rights. 

All in all, it is evident that both parties are gearing up for another round of relentless student activism and campaigning. As for the widespread malpractices and defacement of property observed during last year’s Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh clarified that more limitations will be enforced during the next DUSU elections.”Nobody should deface walls. What happened during elections in the past: huge amounts of money and muscle power, is not expected. We don’t want to repeat these things, and next time, we will see a change,” the Vice-Chancellor told PTI. 

In addition to this, Delhi University’s official website released an advisory to prevent defacement of institutional property on 31st July. It mentions that practices condradictory to this advisory can lead to suspension, expulsion, or even debarrment from contesting elections.

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CM Rekha Gupta Inaugurates New Academic Block of Delhi University’s Social Centre School and Proposes the Return of U- Special Buses

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On August 5, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated a new academic block at DU’s Social Centre School, urging stronger ties between DU colleges and government schools. U-Special buses return; Delhi’s new education fee regulation bill was also highlighted.

On 5th August, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, inaugurated the new academic block of the Delhi University (DU) Social Centre School in Maurice Nagar. The new building consists of four stories and consists of 21 classrooms and laboratories. The construction of the building was said to be completed in 21 months with a budget of र27 crores. DU’s Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh said it was constructed on a 16,754 sq. m plot and has a total built-up area of over 3,700 sq. m.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, which was held at DU’s Vice Regal Lodge, she stated that despite progress achieved in education, more leaps are yet to be achieved. She proposed that each college of DU should be linked to at least 2-3 government schools for better mentorship and motivation for the students in the schools. “Government schools should become the priority, and private schools should be the second, and if children still have to struggle for admissions from primary to post-graduation, then the system needs to improve,” she said. 

She further notified the return of U-Special buses especially catered to DU students, which was a popular transport option back in the day.

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood, speaking as the Guest of Honour at the ceremony, stated that the new academic block represented future citizens of a “Viksit Bharat,” not just bricks and stones. He explained the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, which was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on the same day. The bill grants parents a say in deciding fee hikes of schools, as they are equal stakeholders in the education system.

For the 18 lakh children who study in government schools of Delhi, we will work to provide smart classrooms, AI-enabled labs, etc. in every government school under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ji. He said that nothing happens by changing one school; we will bring change in every school.”

He encouraged the colleges to join the “Kude se Azadi” (Freedom From Waste) Cleanliness Campaign by identifying one spot near their campuses to transform and urged them to aim for a world record on August 31 for the largest cleanup drive.

DU South Campus Director Prof. Rajni Abbi and Registrar Dr. Vikas Gupta were also amongst the attendees of the ceremony.

 

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SFI terms ABVP a ‘Rapist Organization’ ; Stages a Protest at Arts Faculty, DU

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SFI staged a protest at the Arts Faculty, DU on 6th August 2025, demanding action against ABVP for its alleged role in multiple campus sexual violence cases across India.

SFI (Student Federation of India) members led by Sohan Yadav, President of SFI Central Delhi area, demonstrated a protest at the Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi on 6th August 2025. The demonstration was held in solidarity with a student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, Odisha, whose tragic death in July has sparked national outrage and renewed scrutiny of the alleged misconduct and impunity associated with members of the BJP-affiliated student group, ABVP.

The 20-year-old student died after self-immolating on campus in July 2025. The victim had reportedly faced sexual harassment from a faculty member and had filed multiple complaints, which were allegedly ignored by the college administration. The case took a shocking turn when the Odisha Crime Branch arrested Subhra Sambit Nayak, the state joint secretary of ABVP, and Jyoti Prakash Biswal, a student and initial “witness” who had recorded the incident instead of intervening. Both were charged with abetment to suicide and criminal conspiracy. The arrests drew intense backlash and further highlighted the alleged impunity enjoyed by ABVP leaders across educational institutions.

Coming on the heels of the IIT-BHU rape case, this incident has fueled growing public concern over the ABVP’s repeated involvement in campus violence and sexual abuse allegations. The accused—Kunal Pandey, Saksham Patel, and Anand (alias Abhishek Chauhan)—were later identified as members of the BJP’s Varanasi IT cell, with Pandey and Patel holding convenor positions. The delayed arrests and eventual bail granted to two of them in July 2024 sparked nationwide outrage. Protests by students and civil society groups demanded institutional reforms and the implementation of gender-sensitisation mechanisms. Allegations also surfaced that ABVP even attempted to disrupt campus protests

Further, recently the Rajasthan police booked three ABVP members, who were accused of canvassing for a student leader seeking a ticket from the ABVP for students’ union elections in the university.

Sohan Kumar Yadav addressed the crowd and importantly, pointed out 

Why was there such a wilful negligence by the Chief Minister’s Office who had received all the complaints? This shows very clearly the involvement of the state government. 

Sohan Yadav further claimed in the protest that ABVP’s alleged involvement in multiple rape cases in University campuses across the country is a recurring trend, and the body must claim responsibility for the same. 

SFI Student members demanded strict action against the alleged involvement of ABVP in these rape cases and termed it a ‘rapist organisation’ which shields people who outrage the modesty of women, especially on educational campuses. 

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DU’s Bharati College Sets New Benchmark With AI-Driven Digital Marketing Course

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Bharati College (Delhi University), in collaboration with RK Films & Media Academy (RKFMA), is inviting application for admissions for its revamped short-term course in Digital and Social Media Marketing with GenAI (Generative Artificial Intelligence). This program is designed to equip learners with practical skills in digital strategy, social media growth, content creation using AI tools, campaign planning, influencer marketing, and analytics — all in line with the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

The course is jointly certified by the Bharati College & RKFMA and is ideal for freshers, graduates, job seekers, entrepreneurs, and professionals aiming to upskill in digital domains. Separate batches are available for offline (on-campus) and online (live virtual) weekend classes, providing flexibility and accessibility to learners from across the country.

The program places a strong focus on hands-on training and industry-relevant modules integrating GenAI tools and platforms, making students job-ready and future-proof in the AI-driven marketing space.

We aim to empower young minds and professionals with not only traditional digital marketing knowledge but also with emerging AI-based techniques that are transforming the global marketing landscape,” said Deepak Bansal (Director, RKFMA).

 

Who can apply?

Admissions are open to all girls and boys candidates with minimum class 10th pass. Those already pursuing graduation or post-graduation from other institutions may also apply.

 

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can submit their application forms and pay the course fee online using Bharati College’s official website links below.

 

For more information and inquiries, prospective students can reach out to the college via the following contact numbers: +91-9310047775 or +91-9312237583.

 

Sources:

 

https://www.bharaticollege.du.ac.in/academics/course/certificate

https://www.bharaticollege.du.ac.in/academics/course/digital-marketing/certificate-course-delhi-university

https://www.bharaticollege.du.ac.in/academics/course/digital-marketing/delhi-university-admission

https://www.bharaticollege.du.ac.in/academics/course/digital-marketing/generative-ai

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