Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Interim Stay on Jauhar University Demolition
The Moradabad Divisional Commissioner’s court has temporarily stopped the demolition of 38 buildings at Jauhar University in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
The university had asked for this stay, saying the demolition order was unfair.
The students and some political parties have been protesting against the demolition.
The university's leaders say they will fight in court if the demolition goes ahead.
The government says the buildings were built without proper permission.
The final decision will be made after a hearing.
The Moradabad Divisional Commissioner’s court granted an interim stay on the demolition of 38 buildings at Jauhar University.
The stay was requested by the university’s counsel, who argued that the demolition order was arbitrary.
Students and political parties have been protesting against the demolition for 12 days.
The university’s leaders have vowed to challenge any adverse decision in higher courts.
The government claims the buildings were constructed without required approvals.
- Who
- Jauhar University, students, government authorities, political parties
- What
- Interim stay on the demolition of 38 buildings at Jauhar University
- When
- July 27
- Where
- Moradabad Divisional Commissioner’s court
- Why
- The university's counsel submitted an application for the stay, citing the demolition order as arbitrary and against democratic values.
University Supporters
Government Authorities
Legality of Demolition
University Supporters
The demolition order is arbitrary and violates democratic values.
Government Authorities
The buildings were constructed without required approvals.
Government Takeover
University Supporters
The government cannot take over the university as it violates minority rights.
Government Authorities
The government has the authority to take over institutions built illegally.
- University Name
- Jauhar University
- Location
- Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
- Number of Buildings to be Demolished
- 38
- Demolition Deadline
- July 30
- Legal Basis for Demolition
- Section 27(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973
- Protest Duration
- 12 days
- Key Supporter
- Samajwadi Party