Chandigarh, July 4 -- Panjab University (PU) is looking to tone down the conditions related to protests on campus. In a committee meeting held on Thursday, members recommended several measures including replacing the current affidavit requirement with an undertaking. The proposed changes seek to balance maintaining campus discipline with allowing students greater freedom to express their views.

A committee member requesting anonymity, said, "The committee has recommended the affidavit be replaced with an undertaking. It was discussed how breaking the conditions of an affidavit will be treated as a criminal offence, which can lead to further complications for the university."

Unlike an affidavit, which carries the risk of legal litigatio...