In response to a plea highlighting severe inadequacies at Delhi University’s Law Faculty, the Delhi High Court has directed authorities to address the alleged lack of essential facilities such as purified drinking water, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.
Justice Amit Sharma issued this directive and appointed Advocate Rajesh Mishra as an amicus curiae to assist in evaluating and resolving the infrastructural deficiencies reported at the institution.
Case Overview:
The court mandated a meeting among key stakeholders, including the Dean of Students’ Welfare, Dean of Faculty of Law, Advocate Ankur Singh Mavi (the petitioner), and the amicus curiae, to discuss the provision of purified drinking water and other amenities, including Wi-Fi services.
The Court included the Bar Council of India (BCI) as a respondent in the matter.
Students Ronak Khatri, Ankur Singh Mavi, and Umesh Kumar, representing the petitioner group, underscored several critical issues affecting the educational environment.
They pointed out that classrooms in the Law Faculty lack air conditioning, leading to unbearable conditions during Delhi’s scorching summers, with temperatures reaching up to 48 degrees Celsius.
This stark contrasted with well-cooled administrative offices and staff rooms.
Particularly, the third building, constructed with materials like tin roofs and asbestos-lined walls, exacerbates the discomfort, reportedly causing health problems such as heat strokes and fainting among students.
Furthermore, the petition pointed out that despite accommodating around 5,000 students, the Law Faculty has only 4 water coolers, which are insufficient to meet the demand.
Consequently, students are compelled to purchase packaged drinking water, adding significantly to their educational expenses.
Connectivity issues due to poor Wi-Fi coverage further impede students’ access to essential academic resources.
The University contended that adequate provisions for water coolers and drinking water are already in place on campus.
However, in responding to the plea, the court instructed the University to collaborate with stakeholders and the amicus curiae for a comprehensive review.
A detailed report addressing these concerns is to submit before the next hearing scheduled on 4 July.
The directive underscores the court’s commitment to ensuring adequate facilities for students at Delhi University’s Law Faculty, aiming to resolve the reported infrastructural deficiencies promptly.
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