Archive · 20 Aug 2025
High Court Seeks Report on JU Security Measures
The High Court is looking into how safe Jadavpur University is.
Someone asked the court to have security guards with guns at the university because of some recent events.
The court wants to know what the government is doing to keep students and teachers safe.
The government has been given two weeks to tell the court about the security and where they will put up security cameras.
The university had already planned to put up many security cameras, and has requested funds for CCTV and unarmed security guards.
The High Court has requested a report from the higher education department regarding Jadavpur University's security.
The court order follows a PIL seeking armed security personnel on campus due to recent incidents.
Lawyers requested special police surveillance and additional CCTV cameras for the university.
The state government has 15 days to report to the court on security arrangements and CCTV installation plans.
JU had already planned to install 70 CCTV cameras and sought funds for the same and unarmed security personnel.
- Who
- The High Court, the state government, Jadavpur University officials, and students are involved.
- What
- The High Court is reviewing security measures at Jadavpur University following a PIL.
- When
- The High Court issued the order on Tuesday, with the state government having 15 days to respond.
- Where
- Jadavpur University campus.
- Why
- To ensure the safety of students and teachers at Jadavpur University and address security concerns raised in a PIL.
Student Safety
Safety Measures
Security Personnel
Student Safety
Some students seek deployment of armed security personnel to ensure their safety on campus.
Safety Measures
The court, state government, and university are working to balance the need for security with other considerations.
- Court Request
- Report on JU security measures
- Timeframe for Response
- 15 days
- University Action
- Planned CCTV installation and sought funds for security
- CCTV Plan
- 70 cameras planned
- Fund Request
- ₹65 lakh for CCTV and ₹96 lakh for unarmed security