Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Court Stays Student Suspension Over 'Jai Bhim', 'Palestine' Graffiti
A student was suspended from college for writing graffiti like 'Jai Bhim' and 'Free Palestine.'
The Madras High Court stepped in, saying he could still take exams and do his internship while the issue is sorted out.
The court decided this because it could be very hard for the student if he couldn't study.
The student says the college is against him because he spoke up about a case involving a staff member.
The court will discuss the situation again soon.
A student was suspended for writing 'Jai Bhim' and 'Free Palestine' on hostel property.
The Madras High Court issued an interim order to stay the suspension.
The court directed the institute to allow the student to attend exams and an internship.
The student claimed he was being victimized due to exposing a pending sexual assault case.
The next court hearing is scheduled for June 25.
- Who
- S Aslam, a post-graduate student, and the Madras High Court.
- What
- The Madras High Court stayed the suspension of a student.
- When
- The interim order was issued recently, and the next hearing is scheduled for June 25.
- Where
- Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Chennai.
- Why
- The court aimed to prevent undue hardship to the student by allowing him to continue his studies.
Student's Perspective
Institute's Perspective
Reason for Suspension
Student's Perspective
The student alleges victimization for exposing a pending sexual assault case against an official.
Institute's Perspective
The institute suspended the student for defacing property with graffiti.
Inquiry Fairness
Student's Perspective
The student believes the inquiry committee was influenced.
Institute's Perspective
The institute maintains the suspension was based on the student's actions.
- Court
- Madras High Court
- Petitioner
- S Aslam
- Institute
- Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development
- Incident
- Graffiti: 'Jai Bhim' and 'Free Palestine'
- Suspension Date
- May 25
- Court Decision
- Interim order
- Next Hearing
- June 25