The petition had sought directions to quash the Draft Hostel Manual "illegally approved by the IHA as the decisions taken by the hostel administration are malafide, arbitrary and illegal and adversely affect the students". It claimed the decisions to bring about amendments in the hostel manual are contrary to provisions of the JNU Act, 1966, Statutes, Ordinances and the Hostel Manual. Earlier, there was no utility and service charge, but now the university will charge BPL students Rs 500 and other students Rs 1,000 for the same. "It is submitted that the criteria of 'Below Poverty Line' has not been provided in the Draft Hostel Manual. The Petitioners reiterated the directions of this Court and requested that a dialogue be started between the JNUSU and the VC/JNU administration regarding the Draft Hostel Manual.

Source: The Telegraph January 24, 2020 10:30 UTC