In the memo, the director has also instructed Yadav to call a meeting of hostel wardens to inform them about the new code of conduct. “We will soon have a meeting in which wardens will be instructed to put up notices informing the new batch of students about the code of conduct. We require strict monitoring of the students’ behaviour during their course. They will not be allowed to participate in agitations or any other anti-establishment activity,” said Yadav.

“It is our right to speak up against issues especially when the institute is trying to increase the quota limit without following government guidelines. I strongly condemn taking affidavits from students and curtailing their freedom to speak up against the management,” said Dr Rahul Bhargav, president of the Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA).