‘File Replies to All Pleas’: HC Directs Centre On Jamia Violence

Delhi High Court adjourned all petitions relating to the police actions in Jamia Millia Islamia for a week.

The Delhi High Court on Monday, 13 July, adjourned all the petitions relating to the police actions in Jamia Millia Islamia university on the night of 15 December for a week, directing the Centre to make sure replies were filed to all of the pleas by students and other petitioners.

The bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan gave time to the parties to file all remaining pleadings. Several petitioners have already filed rejoinders to the central government's replies to the petitions – they have alleged police brutality against the students of the university.