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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
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W.P.(C) 4583/2017
COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION
Through:

..... Petitioner

versus
UNION OF INDIA & ORS
Through:

..... Respondents
Mr. Avi Singh, Additional Standing
Counsel for State/Commissioner of
Police with Mr. Jatin Narwal, DCP,
North Dist.
Mr. Anil Soni, CGSC for
UOI/Respondent No.1.
Mr. Mohinder J.S. Rupal, Advocate
for Respondent No.3/Vice
Chancellor, University of Delhi.
Prof. Ved Kumari, Dean, Faculty of
Law in person.

CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SIDDHARTH MRIDUL
HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MUKTA GUPTA
ORDER
25.05.2017

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1.

The present suo motu action has been necessitated in view of the

reports of the protest by students at the Campus Law Centre, Delhi
University and the endemic lawlessness that seems to have emanated from
issues relating to re-evaluation of exam papers, relaxations in promotion,
restoration of supplementary examination and unfairness in detention list.
2.

We are pained to observe, as widely reported in the press, that the

protests have erupted into violence on numerous occasions leading to
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 vandalising of the office of the Dean and her intimidation in every manner
possible. We are further saddened at the alleged inaction of the statutory
authorities charged with the responsibility of maintaining and enforcing law
and order.
3.

There is no manner of doubt that on particular occasion despite their

presence at the spot, the police have not taken proper action, in accordance
with law, against the violent protestors.
4.

Before proceeding further in the matter, we consider it appropriate to

direct the Commissioner of Police, the Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi,
Professor Usha Tandon, In-charge, Campus Law Centre, Delhi University as
well as Professor Ved Kumari, Head and Dean, Law Faculty, Delhi
University to file detailed affidavits in relation to the incidents that have
occurred within the precincts of the Campus Law Centre beginning in May,
2016, through December, 2016 and culminating on 19th May, 2017. The
Commissioner of Police shall, in his affidavit, specifically refer to the action
taken in pursuance to the said wanton incidents of violence that have
allegedly occurred in the Campus Law Centre, Delhi University during the
said period. We also request the Vice Chancellor, Delhi University to file a
detailed affidavit on the action taken in pursuance to the purported
complaints made by the Dean, Faculty of Law, Delhi University to the
former in the aftermath of the incident alluded to hereinabove.
5.

Let the affidavits be filed within four weeks from today with advance

copies to the other parties who may file response thereto, if any, before the
next date of hearing.

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List on 11th July, 2017.

SIDDHARTH MRIDUL, J.

MUKTA GUPTA, J.
MAY 25, 2017
‘vn’

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