St Stephen’s College in Delhi University introduces a campus dress code that bars students from wearing shorts in multiple key areas, prompting protests and renewed debate over personal freedom versus institutional rules. According to reports, the restriction applies not only to classrooms but also to areas including the Assembly Hall, Library, Dining Hall, and Chapel. Students respond by staging demonstrations against the change, with some describing the policy as “moral policing.” The controversy reflects a wider pattern of disputes on Indian campuses over appearance and autonomy. Some faculty members reportedly play down the significance of the ban, suggesting the issue is part of an ongoing, broader discussion about how campuses manage tradition and campus identity while accommodating students’ expectations. The protests and the varied responses underscore the challenge institutions face in defining and enforcing dress expectations in shared academic spaces.