JNU withdraws new rules stipulating fines up to Rs 50K for violence, dharna on campus
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The Jawaharlal Nehru University has withdrawn the rules that stipulated students can face a fine of Rs 50,000 for physical violence, abuse and holding dharna on campus, its vice-chancellor said on Thursday. The 10-page document, 'Rules of Discipline and proper conduct of students of JNU', had laid out punishments for different kinds of acts like protests and forgery, and procedures for proctorial enquiry and recording a statement.