The application of suspended students of Sanskrit universities may be changed

The Kerala High Court was hearing orally whether a petition filed by 16 students of the Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kalady, could be amended to challenge the university syndicate’s resolution to lift the suspension after receiving an unconditional apology.

A Single Bench of PV Kunhikrishnan was considering the petition of the suspended students challenging their suspension order and seeking permission to appear for the semester examinations. The union also decided to extend the suspension of the remaining four students by another two months. The case will be heard again on November 16.

The court sought a response from the petitioners after the university informed the court about the decision of the Syndicate. The court had earlier orally inquired as to why the university’s anger did not abate even after the students were suspended for more than 60 days.

The students, activists of the Students’ Federation of India, have been suspended for allegedly staging the fake cremation of Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas, tampering with her and trying to damage her property. The students denied the allegations. The union set up a committee to investigate the alleged incident and take disciplinary action. The commission found the students guilty of the alleged offenses and recommended action.

Published – 13 Nov 2026 22:31 IST