Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Calcutta High Court Seeks Stronger Student Safety Measures
The Calcutta High Court wants students to be safer at universities in West Bengal.
The court said cameras by themselves cannot keep everyone safe.
It asked the state government to take a more active role.
It also said universities should keep campuses peaceful and support a good learning environment.
The court asked for special attention to security at Diamond Harbour Women's University.
Some universities have already sent the court reports about their security measures.
Other universities still need to send their reports.
The next hearing is set for December 10.
The court's concerns come amid reports of clashes at some campuses.
The Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal government to ensure student safety at university campuses across the state.
The court said installing CCTV cameras alone is not enough and urged proactive security measures.
It also called for a proper academic environment and action to prevent anarchy on campuses.
The court sought security reports from universities that have not yet submitted them and highlighted Diamond Harbour Women's University for special attention.
The next hearing is December 10; the report cited recent clashes at SRFTI and earlier clashes between SFI and ABVP at Jadavpur University.
- Who
- A Calcutta High Court Division Bench directed the West Bengal government to ensure students' safety.
- What
- The court called for proactive campus security, said CCTV cameras alone were insufficient, and sought reports from universities that had not submitted them.
- When
- The direction was issued on Monday; the next hearing is scheduled for December 10.
- Where
- University campuses across West Bengal, with particular security attention requested at Diamond Harbour Women's University.
- Why
- A public interest litigation sought adequate security measures at university campuses, amid reports of clashes and alleged attacks.
Court's direction
Reported university measures
Campus security
Court's direction
The court said CCTV cameras alone are insufficient and called for proactive state action to protect students.
Reported university measures
Several universities reported that CCTV cameras had been installed on their campuses.
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Direction
- West Bengal government should ensure student safety at university campuses across the state.
- Security concern
- The court said CCTV cameras alone are not enough.
- Additional court concern
- The court called for a proper academic environment and action against anarchy on campuses.
- Specific focus
- The court called for special security focus at Diamond Harbour Women's University.
- Next hearing
- December 10
- Recent incidents cited
- Alleged outsider attacks and clashes at SRFTI, and earlier clashes between SFI and ABVP at Jadavpur University.