Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Calcutta High Court Orders Safety for Saraswati Puja
The Calcutta High Court told Jadavpur University to make sure students are safe during the Saraswati Puja festival.
They said the university can ask the local police for help if needed.
This is because there was a sad event last year where a student died, and some people think it was because of ragging.
The court was talking about this when they made their decision.
Calcutta High Court directed Jadavpur University to ensure safety during Saraswati Puja.
University can seek assistance from the local police station if needed.
The order comes in the backdrop of a student's alleged death linked to ragging.
The court was hearing two public interest litigations (PILs) related to the incident.
The Saraswati Puja celebrations are scheduled for Friday.
- Who
- Calcutta High Court, Jadavpur University administration, local police
- What
- Order to ensure student safety during Saraswati Puja
- When
- January 22 (hearing), Friday (event)
- Where
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- Why
- To prevent untoward incidents following a student's alleged death linked to ragging
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- University
- Jadavpur University
- Event
- Saraswati Puja
- Date of Hearing
- January 22
- Assistance
- Local police station