Delhi University temporarily bans protests, rallies, public gatherings- MAMC issues order

Written By :  MD Bureau
Published On 2026-02-25 12:48 GMT   |   Update On 2026-02-25 12:48 GMT

New Delhi: In a move aimed at maintaining order and ensuring smooth academic functioning, the University of Delhi has announced a temporary ban on protests, rallies and public gatherings within its campus for one month. The official notice regarding the temporary prohibition has also been uploaded on the website of Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), informing students and faculty about the restrictions applicable across the University campus.

This order is issued in view of information received indicating that unrestricted public gatherings, processions, or demonstrations on campus may lead to obstruction of traffic, threats to human life, and disturbance of public peace. In the past, organizers have often failed to control such protests, which have escalated and spread widely, resulting in deterioration of law and order wifhin the University campuses.

This order is issued in view of information received indicating that unrestricted public gatherings, processions, or demonstrations on campus may lead to obstruction of traffic, threats to human life, and disturbance of public peace. In the past, organizers have often failed to control such protests, which have escalated and spread widely, resulting in deterioration of law and order wifhin the University campuses, the order said

In this context, it is further informed that the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sub-Division Civil Lines, has also issued an order vide Order No. 18441-18550/R/ACP/Civil Lines, Delhi dated 26.12.2025, read with Notification No.,U-11036/3/1978(i)-UTL dated 01.07.1978 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi, and Notification No. F.No. 110036(i)UTL dated 09.09.2010 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi, wherein the following activities have been prohibited:
(i) Holding of any public meeting, rally, dharna, protest, or agitation
(ii) Assembly of five or more persons.
(iii) Carrying of any hazardous materials, including Mashals/Beacons/rorches, etc.
(iv) Engaging in any activity that may affect the general tranquillity of the public or the smooth flow of traffic.
(v) Shouting of slogans and making speeches.

This order shall come into force with effect from 17 February 2026 and shall remain in force for a period of one month, unless withdrawn earlier.

To view the full official notice, click the link mentioned below- 

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/2026/02/25/3350001-329530.pdf

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