JNU row: JNUSU passes resolution condemning 'anti- India' slogans in campus; attack on Kanhaiya 'pre-planned' says NHRC

JNU students today attended lectures and appeared in exams even as they continued with their protest demanding release of students union president Kanhaiya Kumar who was arrested in a sedition case in connection with an event in the campus.

So far, the students had been boycotting the classes, saying their strike will be on till Kanhaiya is released.
However, today they decided to continue with the protest while participating in academic activities.

According to National Human Rights Commission report, attack on Kanhaiya Kumar was pre-planned. It also says that he was mentally tortured by police during interrogation. 

The scathing report says that what happened in Patiala court was a serious security lapse. It also expresses deep concern over security of Kanhaiya and his family. 

"Kanhaiya Kumar was abused and physically assaulted by some persons dressed as advocates in the Patiala House court premises on February 17.

"He was even physically assaulted inside the adjoining court room in the presence of police who did not do anything to prevent the assault or apprehend the attackers even though they were identified by Kanhaiya Kumar then and there. The physical assault on Kumar in the court premises appears to be organized and pre-planned," a report submitted to the NHRC by a fact-finding team of the Commission said.

The Left leaders have met President to brief him about the ongoing JNU row. 

This is what Yechury has to say:

As the custodian of Indian constitution it is his duty to safeguard its sanctity: Sitaram Yechury after Left leaders' meeting with President

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A petition filed in Delhi High Court on Friday accused city police commissioner B S Bassi of "influencing" the probe in the sedition case against JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar and alleged that the police chief was "playing at the hands" of certain political parties.

The petition, which is likely to come up for hearing on Monday, alleged that Bassi's statement to media that the police would not oppose Kanhaiya's bail plea, may influence fair and transparent investigation in the matter as well as court proceedings. It also claimed that police was "playing at the hands of some political parties under whom Delhi Police is working" and said Bassi should be directed to clear his views on the statements given by him to the media on February 16 and 17.

JNUSU has passed a resolution condemning pro-Afzal slogan that happened in the campus on February2.  According to some professors, the event was held under false pre-text.

Another petition filed in Delhi HC, says Police Commissioner BS Bassi's statement of not opposing bail of Kanhaiya Kumar may hamper trial

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#KanhaiyaKumar 's bail plea in HC will not be heard today,Registrar General says additional application in the matter is yet to be filed

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Lawyers protest in Jammu (J&K) over #JNURow, condem anti-national activities pic.twitter.com/3SrZ1iKrku

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In Delhi HC, Advocates Vrinda Grover and Sushil Bajaj filed bail application of #KanhaiyaKumar directly in Court of Registrar Lopen Bomniyal

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JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar files bail petition in Delhi HC.

In Delhi HC, Advocates Vrinda Grover and Sushil Bajaj filed bail application of #KanhaiyaKumar directly in Court of Registrar Lopen Bomniyal

#WATCH Lawyers protest march from Patiala House court to India Gate (Delhi), raising slogans of "Vande Mataram"https://t.co/yks9KVcwFo

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Delhi: Lawyers protest march from Patiala House court to India Gate. pic.twitter.com/3QJCHFmbaM

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Delhi: Lawyers protest march from Patiala House court to India Gate. pic.twitter.com/t520RbzeXp

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Vikram Singh Chauhan, the lawyer who allegedly led the attack on journalists and students at the Patiala House Court, on Friday rejected that JNU students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar was attacked. 'Kanhaiya was not attacked at the Patiala House Court complex,' he said, adding that if anyone raises anti-India slogans on the court premises, nobody would listen to it.

Deshbhakti ka theka toh kewal kendra mein baithe logon ke paas hai,aur doosre party ke log deshdrohi hain-Tejaswi Yadav

The manner in which attacks happened in Patiala House Court premises,shows that there is 'jungle raj' in Delhi-Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

BS Bassi on Kanhaiya Kumar's safety 

As Kanhaiya is involved in a controversial case, we might have to provide him additional security if he gets bail. 

There have also been several protests across the country.

Police detain CPI workers protesting in Hyderabad over #JNURow pic.twitter.com/zKwovjYgFP

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AISA woman protester refuses to move from Central Govt office - Shastri Bhavan in Chennai, is forcefully evicted. pic.twitter.com/NLaUVENWJY

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Meanwhile, lawyer Vikram Chauhan who led the mob at Patiala House court has said, "Why are these hooligans being made heroes? I'm citizen of India, no citizen will tolerate anti-national slogans."

We did'n't attack media, we condemn that. These are people from JNU trying to divert attention: Vikram Chauhan pic.twitter.com/56GSblfm40

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#JNURow: Students' protest condemning anti-national activities outside JNU in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/rjfCkdJPzo

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Kanhaiya Kumar's lawyer likely to approach Delhi HC today.

SC rejects plea that extraordinary situation led to moving the court for bail directly, says it will create a situation where accused from across the country will approach it.

SC asks HC to expeditiously hear the bail plea of Kanahaiya Kumar

SC also directed Govt of India to ensure safety for  Kanhaiya Kumar & his lawyer.

SC also directed Govt of India to ensure safety for  Kanhaiya Kumar & his lawyer.

SC asks #KanhaiyaKumar to approach High Court with the bail plea.

SC declines to hear on #KanhaiyaKumar's bail plea at this stage. Court asks petitioner to move to appropriate Court.

Supreme Court says that once enough security is provided to accused & his lawyer, there should be no problem appearing at Patiala House Court. 

The extent of Kanhaiya's injuries 

Arrested JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar, who was beaten up by an unruly mob at the Patiala House Court on Wednesday, received injuries on his legs and face.  (Read full story)

Violence in Darbhanga 

Scores of left supporter students on Friday blocked the Darbhanga-New Delhi Bihar Sampark Kranti Express here, demanding the release of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar. (Read full story)

Delhi Police also submits their report on Patiala House Court violence in SC.

Delhi Police has not sought extension of police remand for Kanhaiya Kumar, says Kanhaiya's lawyer.

Hearing on #KanhaiyaKumar 's bail plea in SC begins for the day. 

Meanwhile defence minister Manohar Parrikar said: "Jo log #JNU mein Bharat ke khilaaf naare laga rahe hain, woh desh ke sapoot nahi ho sakte. Unke sanskaar ache nahi the isliye unhone aisa kiya."