Valsan Thampu

St Stephen's College Principal Valson Thampu, facing flak from the alumni for "curbing" freedom of speech by suspending a student-run e-zine weekly, has defended the move saying it is in accordance with the institution's discipline norms.

On a day the Supreme Court struck down the Section 66A of IT Act for impinging on freedom of speech, the Principal of Delhi's prestigious St Stephen's College suspended a student-run e-magazine for not seeking his clearance on content. A one-man committee has been appointed to look into the matter, which the college says, was breach of discipline.

St Stephen's College Principal Valson Thampu, facing flak from the alumni for "curbing" freedom of speech by suspending a student-run e-zine weekly, has defended the move saying it is in accordance with the institution's discipline norms.

On a day the Supreme Court struck down the Section 66A of IT Act for impinging on freedom of speech, the Principal of Delhi's prestigious St Stephen's College suspended a student-run e-magazine for not seeking his clearance on content. A one-man committee has been appointed to look into the matter, which the college says, was breach of discipline.