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Punjab & Haryana HC to Hear LPU Violence Case; Student Seeks CBI Probe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:16 PM
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A student‑filed public interest litigation over a violence incident at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara has been taken up by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, with a hearing scheduled for September 30 and a demand for a CBI probe.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken cognizance of a public interest litigation filed by a student concerning a violent episode at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara. The petition seeks a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the incident, alleging that the university’s internal probe was inadequate.
According to the filing, the violence erupted on campus earlier this year, resulting in injuries to several students and prompting widespread unrest among the student community. The petitioner argues that a neutral, federal‑level investigation is essential to uncover the facts and ensure accountability.
The court has scheduled a hearing for September 30, during which the parties will present arguments on the merits of the CBI request and the procedural aspects of the case. The outcome could set a precedent for how campus violence is investigated in Indian higher‑education institutions.
If the court orders a CBI probe, the agency will be tasked with examining evidence, interviewing witnesses and assessing whether any criminal offences were committed. The decision will be closely watched by universities and student bodies across the country.
According to the filing, the violence erupted on campus earlier this year, resulting in injuries to several students and prompting widespread unrest among the student community. The petitioner argues that a neutral, federal‑level investigation is essential to uncover the facts and ensure accountability.
The court has scheduled a hearing for September 30, during which the parties will present arguments on the merits of the CBI request and the procedural aspects of the case. The outcome could set a precedent for how campus violence is investigated in Indian higher‑education institutions.
If the court orders a CBI probe, the agency will be tasked with examining evidence, interviewing witnesses and assessing whether any criminal offences were committed. The decision will be closely watched by universities and student bodies across the country.