Calcutta High Court Bans Political Invitees to Jadavpur University Events

The Calcutta High Court has directed Jadavpur University to refrain from inviting political figures to its events, mandating that only academicians should participate. This order followed allegations of lawlessness on campus, including an incident involving the West Bengal Education Minister. The court demands comprehensive security measures and a detailed affidavit from the university.

The Calcutta High Court has issued a directive forbidding Jadavpur University from inviting political figures to its events, insisting that only academicians participate in such functions. This decision comes after a recent incident where the West Bengal Education Minister's vehicle was vandalized on campus.

The court's intervention followed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) highlighting disorder within the university, attributing the tension to student political factions. The court expressed concern over security and called for a comprehensive strategy to maintain peace and order.

The university has been instructed to submit an affidavit detailing security measures and operational decisions within three weeks. The court also questioned the efficacy of the existing security and suggested potential police involvement for better campus safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)