TISS revokes PSF ban, modifies honour code

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has revoked its ban on Progressive Students' Forum (PSF), a left-wing student organisation on campus, following criticism from other student bodies and even the institute's teachers.

- Musab Qazi

The varsity also reworded its new student 'honour code', which, among other decrees, prevented students from participating in 'political' and 'anti-establishment' activities.

The two decisions came on Monday, days before the institute will hold its annual convocation. The PSF has hailed the pronouncements as a 'huge victory' for the student community across the country.

In an office order, TISS said the decision to proscribe PSF was withdrawn with immediate effect following a review and detailed deliberation by the 'Competent Authority' of the institute. "This decision has been taken to preserve the values of mutual respect, unity and academic integrity on our campuses, ensuring that this continues to be a space of positive engagement and academic growth," reads the communique.