Allahabad HC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Police Assault on Law Students at Barabanki University

The Allahabad High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of allegations that Uttar Pradesh police assaulted law students protesting at Shri Ramswaroop University in Barabanki.

The bench relied on video evidence and media reports indicating the use of excessive force against students demonstrating over administrative issues.

Notices have been issued to the state government and police, with the court stressing the importance of safeguarding democratic rights and ensuring accountability for unwarranted violence.

The matter has been adjourned to September 12, allowing the petitioner to implead the University as a respondent in the case.