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Karachi University students petition Sindh High Court to revive student union
The petition asks the court to direct the Sindh government to issue rules for the 2019 Student Union Act and to set up an election commission.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Students of Karachi University filed a petition in the Sindh High Court on Tuesday, seeking the revival of the university's student union. The petition, lodged at the university's School of Law, names the chief secretary, secretaries of universities and boards, the secretary of colleges, the secretary of law, the vice‑chancellor and the registrar as parties.
Petitioners argue that although the Sindh Students Union Act was approved in 2019, its rules have not yet been formulated. They request a court order directing the Sindh government to issue a notification for the law, to formulate the union's rules, and to direct the university to form an election commission and hold union elections.
The 2019 bill was drafted, referred to the standing committee on law and parliamentary affairs, and passed unanimously by the assembly in February 2022, stating that student union activities should complement academic programmes and enhance overall educational experience.
Key facts
- Karachi University students filed a petition in the Sindh High Court to revive the student union. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- The petition names the chief secretary, secretaries of universities and boards, secretary of colleges, secretary of law, vice‑chancellor and registrar as parties. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Petitioners claim the Sindh Students Union Act 2019 lacks formulated rules and ask the court to direct the government to issue a notification. (dailytimes.com.pk)
- The Sindh Students Union Act was passed unanimously by the assembly in February 2022. (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “KU students file petition in SHC for student union's revival”
