Two people approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday, asking it to order Panjab University to announce election dates for the senate right away. The senate’s new term was supposed to start on November 1, but no elections have been held.

The request is part of an ongoing case (CWP No. 25387 of 2024). The main hearing is set for December 16. The new plea says waiting longer will leave all power with the vice-chancellor alone, which goes against the university’s rules.

The petition lists recent government actions. On October 28, 2025, the Centre issued a notice to shrink the senate and replace many elected seats with appointed ones. Students and teachers protested. The Punjab Government also opposed it.

On November 4, one notice was withdrawn, but another with the same changes

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