New Delhi, July 24: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has issued an advisory asking students, faculty and staff to refrain from participating in or visiting gatherings at or around Jantar Mantar, citing the Supreme Court's directions on public demonstrations.

In the advisory, the university said, "All stakeholders of JNU's epistemic community are advised to act responsibly and prioritise their personal safety. In accordance with the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India's directions on public demonstrations, you are requested to refrain from participating in or visiting gatherings at or around Jantar Mantar, New Delhi."

The advisory also urged members of the university community to exercise responsibility on social media.

"Please exercise responsibility on social media. Violations may invite legal consequences under applicable laws as well as disciplinary action under the University's code of conduct," it said.

The university further encouraged students, faculty and staff to uphold the values of academic responsibility and responsible citizenship.

Earlier, the University of Delhi (DU) has issued an official safety advisory, urging all students and faculty members to strictly refrain from participating in unauthorised assemblies and demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.

The notification comes amid heightened concerns regarding student safety, legal consequences, and the rapid spread of misinformation surrounding recent events in the national capital.