Telangana Government Withdraws Cases Against Protesting Students in University Land Dispute

The state government has taken steps to ease tensions as legal battles over the 400-acre land near the University of Hyderabad continue in the High Court and Supreme Court.

The Telangana government has agreed to withdraw cases filed against University of Hyderabad students involved in protests over the disputed 400-acre land parcel.
The state government has petitioned the High Court to take action against AI-generated misinformation allegedly spreading false narratives about the land issue.
The Supreme Court has halted all development activities on the land until further notice, emphasizing the need for environmental assessments and compliance with legal norms.
Student representatives have called for expert-led biodiversity surveys and damage assessments on the disputed land, as well as the removal of police presence from the university campus.
A ministerial committee is engaging with stakeholders, but the issue remains unresolved, with legal proceedings ongoing and environmental concerns at the forefront.