Kerala HC Temporarily Stays Govt Order Mandating Principals To Permit Paid DJ Events, Concerts By External Agencies On Or Outside College

The Kerala High Court issued an interim stay on a government order that mandated college principals to permit musical concerts and DJ events organized by external paid agencies. The order stemmed from a Higher Education Department notification issued after a fatal incident at CUSAT. The court allowed principals to exercise discretion when granting permissions, adhering to specified conditions. The petition, filed by the Council of Principals of Colleges in Kerala, argued that such events could lead to safety issues and are unnecessary for students.