SFI Activists Face Charges Over Kerala University Protest

Quick Summary

• A case was registered by Cantonment police against 27 Students Federation of India (SFI) workers and approximately 1,000 other identifiable individuals involved in a demonstration at Kerala University.
• SFI State secretary P.S. Sanjeev has been named the prime accused.
• Police arrested demonstrators and charged them under non-bailable legal provisions, which include:

– Prevention of Damage to Public property Act
– Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions
– Kerala Police Act (including assault on public servants, criminal trespass, unlawful assembly, rioting).

• The First Information Report alleges around ₹10,000 in damages to university property.
• Seven police officers sustained injuries during the clash.

Indian Opinion Analysis

This incident involving SFI workers highlights ongoing tensions between activists and authorities in Kerala over public demonstrations. Charging protesters under multiple stringent acts like the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act is indicative of the state’s strict legal approach toward preserving order. While claims about property damage and injuries appear minimal (₹10,000 damage and 7 injured officers), they underscore how quickly events can escalate when large gatherings are involved.

for India incidents like this raise broader questions about balancing citizens’ right to protest with accountability for actions impacting public property or endangering personnel. Such cases could also influence political discussions surrounding activism law enforcement practices in Kerala-possibly setting new precedents for handling protests nationwide while maintaining space for democratic dissent.

Read more: Published – July 09, 2025