‘THEY ARE STUDENTS, NOT ANTI-SOCIALS’: BOMBAY HIGH COURT CALLS FOR END TO PUNE CAMPUS AGITATION

October 7, 2026

MUMBAI, OCTOBER 7: The Bombay High Court has urged students involved in a prolonged agitation in Pune to end their protest and return to their studies, stressing that the demonstrators should be treated as students rather than being portrayed as anti-social elements.

The court's observations came while hearing proceedings related to the continuing student agitation. The protest has involved students raising concerns over issues affecting their education and campus life, leading to growing tensions between the protesters and authorities.

The court emphasised the importance of resolving the dispute through dialogue and allowing students to resume their academic activities. It also indicated that students participating in demonstrations should not automatically be characterised as troublemakers simply because they are exercising their right to protest.

The observations come amid wider concerns over disruptions to educational institutions caused by prolonged demonstrations. The court's intervention seeks to balance students' right to raise grievances with the need to preserve academic activity and maintain order on campuses.

The matter is expected to remain under judicial consideration as authorities and student representatives work towards resolving the issues behind the agitation. The court's remarks have also highlighted the importance of addressing legitimate student concerns without allowing prolonged protests to derail their education.