What happened (demolition notice and campus sit-in)
About 100 students held a sit-in at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. The students opposed a district administration notice ordering demolition of 38 of 40 buildings on the university campus.
The demolition notice was linked to actions by the Rampur Development Authority (RDA), which alleged that several campus structures were built without approved construction plans. Students and supporters argued that demolition threats would disrupt students’ academic careers and create safety risks.
Mohammad Ali Jauhar University administration disputed the demolition order’s legality and said it sought redress, including before the Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad. The dispute was described as sub judice (pending before competent legal forums).
Background and earlier position (university profile and approvals-jurisdiction dispute)
Mohammad Ali Jauhar University was established in 2006 by the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust. The university runs a large campus and offers engineering, pharmacy, law, and agriculture to over 2,400 students.