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- Student's Group, 'DU Conservation' wanted to hold a panel discussion on 'Indian Constitution - Right to Privacy'.
- Delhi School of Economics (DSE) rejected the proposal on the grounds that the topic is not related to Economics.
For the second time, Delhi School of Economics (DSE) has refused to grant permission to students to organise a panel discussion on ‘Indian Constitution – Right to Privacy’. Citing the reasons for not giving permission, the postgraduate centre of Delhi University indicated that the topic selected by students to hold a panel discussion was not on an economics programme. DU Conservation, a student group of Delhi School of Economics sought permission to hold the panel discussion. Earlier, the panel’s idea of holding the panel discussion on violence in Ramajas College was also rejected by the Delhi School of Economics. According to authorities, the panel has to choose a relevant topic for holding the panel discussion.
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DU Conservation consists of a group of independent teachers and students from the University of Delhi. The panel wanted to hold the panel discussion on ‘Indian Constitution – Right to Privacy’ as part of 70-year celebrations of the Indian democracy. The panel also planned to invite renowned petitioners and lawyers who were part of the Supreme Court’s private judgement.
Head of the Economics Department issued an official note indicating that the topic is not relevant to Economics, and the department could not grant permission to hold the panel discussion. Usually, any panel discussion related to academics take place at lecture theatre at Delhi School of Economics. On the other hand, holding the panel discussion on political issues is no way connected to the core objectives of Delhi School of Economics.
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A section of teachers condemned the move stating that it is the responsibility of the students to learn about the recent Supreme Court judgement on privacy. A third-year Economics student pointed that the varsity must allow the students to hold open discussions and debates on a varied range of topics even though they are not related to curriculum.
