The administration has taken a big decision with the aim of maintaining peace, order and discipline in the Delhi University campus. The university administration has completely banned public meetings, processions, demonstrations and any kind of protest for a month. In this regard, University Proctor Prof. An official order has been issued by Manoj Kumar for students, faculty members and staff. This order will be effective from 17 February 2026 and will remain in force for the next one month.
The university administration says that this step has been taken to maintain law and order, academic environment and security in the campus. No kind of meeting, rally, protest or public event will be allowed under the order. The administration has appealed to all students and employees to follow the rules and maintain cooperation.
Ban on public works in DU campus
University Proctor Prof. Manoj Kumar has issued the order that unhindered public gatherings, processions or demonstrations in the DU campus may cause obstruction to traffic, threat to human life and disturbance of public peace. He said that in the past too the organizers have often failed to control such protests, leading to deterioration of law and order on the university campus.
Order will be implemented in DU from 17th February
Proctor also informed in his order that the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sub-Division Civil Lines has also issued an order to this effect on December 26, 2025, in which a notification of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has been cited. According to this, there is a ban on any public meeting, rally, dharna, demonstration, agitation or any such activity in the university campus which may affect the peace of the common people or the smooth movement of traffic. This order is effective from 17 February 2026 and will remain in force for one month.
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