The controversy surrounding students of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) in Hyderabad has taken a dramatic turn, moving from a campus dispute over the university’s convocation to a wider debate over student expression, institutional authority and the independence of legal education. The dispute began after a section of NALSAR students objected...
The recurring controversy surrounding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test has renewed questions about whether India’s largest medical entrance examination requires more than temporary security measures. The latest concerns have highlighted weaknesses that may exist at different stages of the examination process, from the preparation of question papers to their handling, storage, transportation and eventual distribution to...
The dispute over criminal cases registered against students and protesters has intensified, with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) saying that the government has yet to provide a written commitment to withdraw the FIRs or guarantee that students will not face fresh legal action in the future. CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said he met representatives...
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day indefinite hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the central government that peaceful protesters would not face punitive or retaliatory legal action in connection with the July 20 demonstration in Delhi. Wangchuk shared details of the government’s assurance in a video message, saying the commitment played a key...
Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha has voiced her concern over the alleged use of force against students and activists during a protest in New Delhi, sharing visuals from the demonstration on social media and expressing solidarity with those who participated in the movement. The actor’s reaction came after students reportedly faced a lathi-charge during a youth-led...