Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Army Law College Principal on Leave Amid Student Protests
The principal of Army Law College in Pune, Dr. Joshi, is no longer in charge.
Students protested for over 11 days, claiming the environment was bad and not suitable.
They had concerns about faculty, schedules, and rules.
The college has appointed a new, temporary principal, Mr. Deshmane.
The students had stopped protesting after Dr. Joshi went on leave.
However, they are not fully satisfied since she might come back.
A committee investigating the issue was denied entry to the college campus.
Dr. Madhushree Joshi, Principal of Army Law College, Pune, has gone on leave.
Ganeshappa Deshmane has been appointed as the officiating principal.
Students protested for over 11 days against Joshi.
Students raised concerns about the college's environment and policies.
A committee investigating the protests was denied entry to the campus.
- Who
- Dr. Madhushree Joshi (former Principal), Ganeshappa Deshmane (interim Principal), and Students of Army Law College
- What
- Dr. Joshi has proceeded on leave, and Deshmane has been appointed as the interim Principal.
- When
- August 30 (interim appointment), August 8 (student protests began)
- Where
- Army Law College, Pune
- Why
- Students protested against Dr. Joshi alleging a hostile environment.
- Former Principal
- Dr. Madhushree Joshi
- Interim Principal
- Ganeshappa Deshmane
- Date of Interim Appointment
- August 30
- Reason for Leave
- Proceeding on leave
- Protesting Group
- Students
- College
- Army Law College, Pune