By Admin 
The controversy over the facial recognition based entry system in Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has now taken a new turn. Taking strict action in this matter, the university administration has rusticated a research student for one semester, while the President and Vice President of the Students Union (JNUSU) have been fined. This matter came to light in August 2025 when students protested against the face recognition system being installed in the central library of the university.
In August, JNU’s Dr. B.R. Face recognition based access gates were being installed in Ambedkar Central Library. The students said that when the university does not have basic facilities like subscription to journals like JSTOR, adequate seats in the library, and even software for disabled students, then it is unnecessary to spend lakhs of rupees and install new technology. On this issue, students started protesting, which gradually turned into a confrontation. During this period, student union leaders Nitish Kumar and Manikant Patel were also injured.
The administration gave punishment
In an order issued on October 28, JNU Chief Proctor said that Manikant Patel, a PhD student at the Center for the Study of Regional Development (CSRD), is expelled for one semester and banned from the campus with immediate effect. Besides, a fine of Rs 15,000 has also been imposed on him. The order said that Patel was found guilty of scuffling with security personnel and library staff and breaking the main door by kicking. According to the administration, he misbehaved with the working librarian and obstructed government work.
At the same time, JNUSU President Nitish Kumar, who is himself a PhD student, has been fined Rs 19,000 and has been given a strict warning to stay away from such activities in future. The administration says that Nitish Kumar threatened the library staff, tried to forcibly open the gate and provoked Manikant. JNUSU Vice President Manisha has also been fined Rs 5,000 and warned that strict action will be taken if indiscipline is repeated in future.
Students accused the administration
After this action, Manikant Patel has accused the administration of distorting the facts. He said, we were only demanding our basic facilities. Instead of paying attention to our problems, the administration was spending crores of rupees on face recognition system. During the clash, a piece of glass hit my leg, but the notice says that the guards were injured.
administration side
The JNU administration wrote in its order that Patel’s behavior shows complete disregard for the institutional process. However, considering his future, a sympathetic attitude was adopted and he was given a punishment of only one semester.
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