Overview

• A 19-year-old engineering student was arrested on May 9 for reposting a social media critique of the Indian government’s role in Indo-Pak tensions.
• Sinhgad Academy of Engineering rusticated her the same day, citing anti-national sentiments and potential risks to the campus community.
• The student’s bail plea was rejected due to her permanent residency in Jammu & Kashmir, and she remains in Yerwada Prison in Pune.
• Her petition in the Bombay High Court argues the rustication was arbitrary, violated her fundamental rights, and lacked due process.
• She has requested the court to quash the rustication, reinstate her, and allow her to appear for semester exams starting May 24.