Archive · 16 Sep 2025
JNU Issues Notice Over Library Protest, Student Union Calls Enquiry Unjust
Imagine a school library wanted to install new gates to make sure everyone gets in safely.
Some students didn't like this because they weren't asked about it.
They protested, and during the protest, some damage happened.
Now, the school is looking into what happened and has asked some student leaders to explain their actions.
The students think this investigation is unfair and are planning their own protest to show their disagreement.
The library also had issues with caste-based writing on a desk.
JNU issued a proctorial notice to students for a library protest.
The protest was against the installation of biometric access gates.
JNUSU termed the enquiry as "unjust" and announced a protest.
The notice alleges Nitish Kumar and others of vandalism and disruption.
The incident also stems from a complaint of casteist slurs written on a library desk.
- Who
- JNU administration and JNUSU
- What
- Proctorial notice issued to students over library protest.
- When
- August 2025 (protest); September 18 (hearing)
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University's Central Library
- Why
- Alleged vandalism and disruption of work during protest against new access gates.
JNUSU
JNU Administration
Library Access Gates
JNUSU
Oppose installation without student consultation; demand improved facilities instead.
JNU Administration
Implementing new access gates with due process.
Proctorial Enquiry
JNUSU
View as an unjust enquiry.
JNU Administration
Investigating alleged misconduct during protest.
- Event
- Protest over library access gates
- Location
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Central Library
- Accused
- Nitish Kumar, JNUSU President, and others
- Allegations
- Disrupting work, threatening staff, and vandalism
- JNUSU Response
- Calls the enquiry "unjust" and plans protest
- Proctorial Notice Date
- September 18