Jamia Millia Islamia warns protesting students of legal action, online classes extended till November 8 | Delhi News

Jamia Millia Islamia warns protesting students of legal action, online classes extended till November 8
Jamia is calling for the immediate evacuation of the Gulistan-e-Ghalib Building and Ghalib Lawn amid protests

NEW DELHI: Jamia Millia Islamia has issued a notice to protesting students, directing them to immediately vacate the Gulistan-e-Ghalib Building and Ghalib Lawn in the university’s North Campus, warning that disciplinary and legal action would follow if they failed to comply.The notice states that the students’ presence in the Gulistan-e-Ghalib Building, which houses the departments of Political Science and Economics, is “unlawful” and disrupting the smooth functioning of the departments.“In view of the foregoing circumstances, you are hereby given a final opportunity to immediately vacate the said building as well as the sit-in site at Ghalib Lawn in the North Campus, without any further delay, upon receipt of this notice, and leave the campus along with your companions,” the notice read.“If you do not vacate the said premises immediately, disciplinary and legal action shall be initiated against you,” it added.The development comes amid continuing student protests on campus, following which the university has extended online classes until November 8, 2026.The administration said the mode of classes would be reviewed after the Diwali holidays, depending on the situation on campus.The university has also decided to conduct the second mid-term semester examinations online. The examination schedule and guidelines will be finalised by the respective departments in consultation with the Controller of Examinations.PhD research scholars have been directed to consult their supervisors online.(With agency inputs)

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