NLSIU’s student forums condemn manhandling of anti-SIR protesters and denial of access to legal aid

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) student bodies have vehemently condemned the police's excessive force against peaceful protesters and the denial of access to legal aid, specifically in relation to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Two separate letters were sent, both highlighting the mistreatment of senior advocate Shadan Farasat, a 2006 alumnus of NLSIU, by the police and the unlawful detention of students and alumni of the university in Bengaluru on Saturday.

The NLSIU Students Bar Association, Student Council, Coordination Council and Alumni Association's letter emphasized that the detention of Shadan Farasat was particularly distressing, as he was rushing to prevent the illegal detention of a peaceful protester. The letter expressed the students' disbelief at the Karnataka police's actions and urged them to protest against the SIR and deletion of votes, as they believe it is their duty to fight for their rights as law students and citizens of the country.

Additionally, the Students Bar Association letter condemned the actions of the state government and the opposition-ruled states for stifling peaceful protests, including those that took place at Freedom Park. They noted that the lack of tolerance for peaceful protests is contradictory, especially when led by parties at the national stage.