‘E-Justice India’ Blacklists Law College Dehradun and Urges Bar Councils to Act Following Assault on Guest Advocate

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Law College Dehradun, a reputed institution affiliated with Uttaranchal University, has found itself embroiled in a severe controversy after a student assaulted a guest advocate during a college event. ‘E-Justice India,’ a prominent legal platform, has taken the unprecedented step of blacklisting the college, and it has called upon the Bar Council of India, Bihar State Bar, and District Bar of West Champaran to take immediate action against the institution.

The shocking incident, which took place within the college’s campus, has sent shockwaves through the legal and academic communities. During a college event, a student exhibited unruly behavior, culminating in a physical assault on a guest advocate. The brazen act of violence left the advocate and the legal fraternity in disbelief and dismay.

What has further fueled the outrage is the revelation that the Department Head of the college and the Dean, along with the organizing committee of the event, were already aware of a threat made against the guest advocate. Despite this prior knowledge, the threat was not taken seriously, and the event proceeded without adequate security or preventive measures in place.

In the immediate aftermath of the assault, the college administration vowed to take swift and decisive action to address the matter and hold the responsible student accountable. However, as time passed, it became evident that no concrete action was taken to reprimand the student or provide justice to the aggrieved advocate. This lack of accountability and follow-through by the administration has raised serious questions about the institution’s commitment to ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment for its students and guests.

The situation took an even darker turn when a chat conversation among the Department Head, other faculty member, and alumnies went viral on social media. In the chat, the participants were seen discussing the negative impact the incident and its aftermath could have on the college’s reputation and they were seen making fun of the incident and the social media follower count of E-Justice India. Their apparent indifference to the gravity of the assault and its consequences further intensified the advocate’s outrage.

In response to these disturbing developments, ‘E-Justice India’ made the unprecedented decision to blacklist Law College Dehradun. The blacklisting serves as a stern rebuke to the college for its failure to uphold the standards of respect, safety, and professionalism expected of an institution of its stature.

Moreover, ‘E-Justice India’ has urged the Bar Council of India, Bihar State Bar, and the District Bar of West Champaran to initiate appropriate actions against the college. This appeal stems from the advocate’s perspective that the administration’s mismanagement, negligence, and the college’s failure to address the incident properly have collectively tarnished the legal community’s trust in the institution.

This incident and its subsequent developments have ignited a broader conversation about the need for educational institutions to have robust policies and procedures in place for addressing misconduct, ensuring accountability, and fostering a respectful learning environment. The assault on the guest advocate underscores the far-reaching consequences of a single student’s actions and the collective responsibility of the institution.

As the legal proceedings and investigations continue, it remains to be seen whether the university will take the necessary steps to rectify the situation and restore its damaged reputation. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the crucial importance of upholding professional standards, ensuring safety on campus, and acting responsibly in the face of misconduct.

Moreover, the chat conversation that went viral has led many to question the ethical standards and priorities of the college administration. It is imperative that the administration not only addresses the incident itself but also undertakes a comprehensive evaluation of its internal procedures and the behavior of its staff.