Tag: Panjab University
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PU Bans Holi Celebrations at Student Centre, Citing Safety Concerns
Panjab University’s Holi Ban: A Pause for Reflection on Campus Safety Chandigarh, India, February 28, 2026 Panjab University’s (PU) decision to ban Holi celebrations at the iconic Student Centre this year has stirred both nostalgia and debate among students and alumni. For generations, the Student Centre—affectionately known as StuC—has been the beating heart of campus…
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Contempt of Court: Panjab University Must Release Documents to Students within 15 Days
Chandigarh, India, January 18, 2025 — The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, located in Chandigarh, issued a ruling on January 9, 2025, in which it disposed of twelve writ petitions through a consolidated order. The Court decided that all petitions presented a common legal issue under similar factual circumstances. The petitioners have asserted that…
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Government Response on Panjab University Senate Election Delay
Question in India Parliament (Lok Sabha) Regarding the Delay in Senate Elections at Panjab University Chandigarh New Delhi, India, December 10, 2024 — On December 9, 2024, the Government of India, through the Ministry of Education and the Department of Higher Education, formally responded to an inquiry posed by Shri Manish Tiwari, the India Parliament…
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Students Unjustly Denied Degrees: Panjab University Faces Legal Action
Chandigarh, November 7, 2024 — Hundreds of students are experiencing significant career disruptions as Panjab University has indefinitely withheld the issuance of their degrees and certificates. This unfortunate situation has arisen due to the University’s inability to collect the necessary examination fees from the affiliated colleges, which are required to remit these fees to the…
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Panjab University Fail: High Court Overturns Unjust Marks
Chandigarh, India, October 07, 2024 — The Punjab & Haryana High Court has reprimanded Panjab University Chandigarh for unjustly decreasing a student’s marks and declaring him “Failed” due to the university staff’s “Whims & Fancies.” The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to legal provisions and urged the University to adopt fair and lawful procedures…
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UGC Compliance Circular: Important News for Panjab University Chandigarh Students
New Delhi / Chandigarh, India, October 03, 2024: The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has published the “Updated List” of “Defaulting Universities” that have failed to appoint Ombudsperson(s) as mandated by the University Grants Commission (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2023. According to the UGC records, the Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh has…
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