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Hansraj College revokes suspension of union office bearers after review meeting
Hansraj College revoked the suspension of the Students' Union office bearers after a core disciplinary committee met on April 28, 2026. Suspensions against 30 students were issued in five letters between April 20 and April 25, 2026, for violence during the Annual Fest and other misconduct, with further actions and protests surrounding the case continuing to unfold. A notice announcing the revocation was uploaded on April 29, 2026, and a Delhi High Court hearing was reported in relation to the matter.
Why It Matters
The timeline shows the progression of campus disciplinary actions, student protests, and ongoing legal scrutiny tied to university governance and student conduct.
Timeline
9 Events
April 29, 2026 – Delhi High Court hearing
April 29, 2026
One suspended student, Parth Srivastava, said the Delhi High Court's first hearing was on Wednesday; the court asked Hansraj College to submit a clarification on why a wedding event was held on campus.
April 29, 2026 – notice revoking suspension of union office bearers
April 29, 2026
The college issued a notice on its website terminating the suspension of Hansraj College Students' Union office bearers, following the review.
April 28, 2026 – core disciplinary committee meeting
April 28, 2026
A core disciplinary committee held a meeting to reconsider the suspensions and hear the concerned students.
April 27, 2026 – student protest outside Hansraj College
April 27, 2026
Students staged a protest related to the suspensions.
April 25, 2026 – four office bearers suspended
April 25, 2026
The final notice suspended four office bearers of the Hansraj College Students' Union: President, Vice President, Secretary and Joint Secretary.
April 23, 2026 – seven suspended for defaming college
April 23, 2026
The April 23 notice suspended seven students for acts of defaming the college on social media and for adversely affecting the academic environment.
April 20, 2026 – start of suspension notices
April 20, 2026
The college administration suspended 30 students through five letters issued from April 20 to April 25, 2026.
April 9, 2026 – continuation of Annual Fest incident
April 9, 2026
The incident during the Annual Fest continued on April 9, 2026 as part of the same event.
April 8, 2026 – Annual Fest incident
April 8, 2026
A serious incident of violence, misconduct and breach of discipline occurred within the college premises during the Annual Fest on April 8, 2026.