Delhi High Court Rebukes DU for Disobedience in St Stephen's College Admissions

The Delhi High Court reprimanded Delhi University for failing to comply with a court order regarding admissions of minority students at St Stephen's College. The court found DU in 'wilful disobedience' for not allocating proper seats and directed officials to appear for a show-cause hearing.

The Delhi High Court has reprimanded Delhi University officials, finding them in 'wilful disobedience' for not adhering to the order concerning admissions of minority students at St Stephen's College.

In a hearing, Justice Dharmesh Sharma expressed concern over DU officials 'playing with the lives of students' to settle personal scores with the college management. The court has demanded a virtual appearance from DU's registrar and dean of admissions on October 15 to justify their actions.

St Stephen's College filed a contempt plea against DU, pointing out insufficient seat allocation for minority students in postgraduate courses, contrary to an earlier court directive. The court stressed the critical impact this delay could have on students' academic futures.

(With inputs from agencies.)