India, Oct. 29 -- New Delhi

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday struck down Jamia Millia Islamia's (JMI's) order dissolving the Jamia Teachers Association (JTA), ruling that the action was administrative in nature and lacked a reasonable nexus.

Justice Sachin Datta delivered the order in a petition filed by the JTA, challenging the university's November 2022 directive dissolving the association, followed by sealing of its offices, barring office-bearers from accessing the premises and funds, and preventing members from attending or holding any meeting.

In their petition, the association, represented by advocate Abhik Chimni, contended that the actions were violative of their fundamental right under Article 19(1)(c) of the Constitution of I...