Dear Sir,
You are right. There are certain sections imposed against all 65 students. U/s 147/ 148/ 186/ 353/ 427/ 451/ 332/ 34 IPC & SEC. 3 PDP ACT.
My argument is that most of them were not involved in voilent act of demonstrations. Infact, out of 65 people, maximum 45 people mark there presence on dates. Rest of them are absconding and never attended any date.
Since, it is almost 8 years and many persons are absconding, I (with negligible knowledge of law) feel that case may be closed in a year or two. Since, it is student agitation and many of the JNU students in past involved in demonstations are serving on higher posts of administration.
I found an interesting case against a person Ashok Rai, where he was convicted on Rape charges and reason for girl suicide. He cleared Civil services and aquited by supreme court on grounds that "He redeemed himself". In our case none of us are still convicted and we were students not been arrested on moral charges of rape, murder or cheating. (https://expressindia.indianexpress.com/latest-news/rape-convict-who-cleared-ias-gets-sc-relief-/650907/)
DO YOU STILL BELIEVE THAT IT IS REQUIRE TO GET AQUITED ON GROUND OF MERIT ??
I have represented India in International Atheletic meet.
I earn highest degree and now working with United Nations involved in many social development projects.
IS THAT GOOD MORAL CHARACHTER IS NOT ENOUGH TO BE AQUITED OR ALLOWED TO SERVE THE NATION?
Kindly guide me
Regards
Lakshya