JNU Gets Strict on Agitations: Rs 20,000 fine for Dharna, Cancellation of Admission for Violence

New Delhi: Authorities of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi have become extra strict to curb the occurrence of frequent agitations and demonstrations on the campus. As per the new rules of the JNU, a penalty of Rs 20,000 would be imposed for holding dharnas and in case of any violent incident, students may have their admissions cancelled or will have to pay up a hefty fine of up to Rs 30,000.

The JNU authorities have come up with a 10-page ‘Rules of Discipline and proper conduct of students of JNU’ in which different punishments have been earmarked for protests and forgery. These rules have been approved by the Executive Council, the highest decision-making body of the JNU.

Punishments have been listed for 17 “crimes” including blockage, indulging in gambling, unauthorised occupation of hostel rooms, use of abusive and derogatory language, and committing forgery. The rules also mention that a copy of the complaints will be sent to the parents.

These new rules came into effect on February 3 following unruly scenes on the campus over the screening of a BBC documentary on PM Modi.

The rules will apply to all students of the university, including part-time students whether admitted before the commencement of these rules or after, the document states.