Aligarh:Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has refused admission to a student for a PhD program citing alleged involvement in a protest, without issuing any show-cause notice. In response, the student, Piraz Muhammad from Pala Rajapur, Aligarh, has filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution, seeking the cancellation of the suspension order, which he terms as “arbitrary, unjust, and a violation of principles of natural justice.”, reported the Roznamakhabrein.
Muhammad had completed his Bachelor of Arts in History in 2021 and his Master of Arts in History in 2024, both from AMU. On April 21, 2025, he appeared at the university’s presentation-cum-interview center to seek admission for the academic session 2024-25. However, he was denied the opportunity to participate and was directed to approach the Vice-Chancellor’s office instead. Upon visiting, Muhammad alleged that the Vice-Chancellor refused to meet him.
The allegations against Muhammad stem from his purported participation in a protest demanding the restoration of AMU Students’ Union (AMUSU) elections. Although students claim that the protest was peaceful, a First Information Report (FIR) filed by a university security officer accused Muhammad and others of forcibly entering the administrative block, obstructing officials, and causing disturbances when the Vice-Chancellor was on his way to his residence.
Following the FIR, AMU’s Proctor Office barred Muhammad from seeking admission to any course in the university or its affiliated institutions for the next five academic sessions starting from 2025-26.
“This is a false allegation and an attempt to silence voices critical of the administration. There was no attack on the Vice-Chancellor; it was a peaceful protest,” Muhammad asserted.
Besides his academic pursuits, Muhammad is also an accomplished wrestler, having represented India in the 2024 United World Wrestling Grappling Championship in Astana, where he secured the 16th rank. He is currently preparing for upcoming international wrestling competitions. Muhammad fears that the FIR might also jeopardize his sports career.
