Suspension of Hansraj student union office-bearers revoked

New Delhi: Two days after students protested at Delhi University’s Hansraj College over suspension notices issued to 30 students, a core disciplinary committee has revoked the suspension of four student union office-bearers.

The committee held a meeting on Tuesday. “In view of the observations made by the Special Core Sub-Discipline Committee, after hearing the concerned students, and the recommendations made by the Students’ Welfare & Discipline Committee, suspension of Office bearers of the Hansraj College Students’ Union is hereby terminated,” the notice stated.

It added, “Students are advised to adhere to the SOP published by Hansraj College on its website failing which appropriate proceedings may be initiated as per the provisions”.

The suspension of other students had been put on hold a day earlier, though a final notice on their cases is still awaited.

The college administration had suspended 30 students through five separate letters issued between April 20 and April 25. The reasons cited ranged from alleged violence and misconduct during the college fest to involvement in “acts of defaming the college through social media platforms”.

“The core disciplinary committee held a meeting on Tuesday, and the suspended students were allowed to present their sides. Based on the minutes of the meeting, the decisions will be taken on Wednesday,” a college official said.

At least 18 of the 30 students were suspended for a “serious incident of violence, misconduct and breach of discipline that occurred within the college premises during the Annual Fest on 8th and 9th April.”

The last two letters, dated April 23 and April 25, suspended 11 students.

The April 23 notice suspended seven students for alleged involvement in “acts of defaming the college through social media platforms and engaging in activities that have adversely affected the academic environment of the institution”.

The final notice, issued on April 25, named the four office-bearers of the students’ union—president, vice president, secretary and joint secretary.