India, March 24 -- Any protest, march, assembly, gathering, demonstration, or procession on Delhi University premises by students, teachers or staff will now require prior permission from the proctor's office and the local police at least 72 hours in advance, according to a notice issued by DU proctor Manoj Kumar Singh on Monday.

The notice, seen by HT, comes on the heels of a month-long ban on protests on campus that began on February 17.

The notice on Monday said, "It is hereby notified that.... prior written intimation and permission from the competent authority are mandatory for the events described above..." Violations will result in disciplinary action, which can include rustication, expulsion, police proceedings, and/or other mea...