Calcutta HC asks Jadavpur University not to invite political functionaries to programmes held by institution
The Hindu
Calcutta High Court directs Jadavpur University to only invite academicians to events, questioning presence of political figures.
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday (March 27, 2025) directed the Jadavpur University not to invite any political functionary to programs organised by the institution.
It stated that functions should be held with the participation of academicians only.
Noting that West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu's vehicle was allegedly damaged when he recently visited the university for a meeting, a division bench presided by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam questioned why the Minister accepted the invitation to visit the campus if the situation there was not conducive.
The court directed the university not to invite political functionaries to any event held by the institution.
The Bench, also comprising Justice Chaitali Chatterjee (Das) directed that only academicians should be invited to its programmes or seminars.
The court was hearing a PIL alleging lawlessness and indiscipline in Jadavpur University and sought intervention of the court in restoring order at the institution.
The petitioner alleged that the situation was being created by a faction of students having certain political affiliations.
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