Several students at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) in Patiala continued with their protest for the fourth day on Monday demanding revocation of suspension of six fellow students.
Several students also boycotted the mid-term examination that commenced on Monday as part of their protest.
The university administration had suspended the six students on March 15 on grounds of “indiscipline”. Students, however, say that the suspensions happened because they protested against unhygienic food being served in the hostels.
In a representation to the university Chancellor, the students demanded an immediate revocation of the suspension order. The students have alleged that the grounds for suspension, as stated in the order, are “wholly malafide”.
Students’ body sought
The students have also demanded constitution of a students’ association. “An appropriate legal order delegating to the students the ability to organise themselves into a student body and formulate a constitution, and a charter of rights of individuals at academic institutions must be passed,” said the representation, adding that it would help participation of students in committees of the university.