Quick Info
| Profession | Activist and research scholar |
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| Nationality | Indian |
Latest News about Natasha Narwal
16/10/2026
The Delhi High Court allowed Natasha Narwal to travel to the UK between 2 November and 1 December 2026 to present a paper at an academic conference and carry out research work. She must post a personal bond of ₹1 lakh with a surety from her brother, give an undertaking to return to India and not seek asylum in the UK, and surrender her passport within 48 hours of returning. The order followed a lower court's earlier refusal, and the UAPA case against her remains pending.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian gender activist and doctoral research scholar at Jawaharlal Nehru University, known as a founding member of the Pinjra Tod collective. She was arrested by Delhi Police in May 2020 in connection with the Jafrabad protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, and was granted bail by the Delhi High Court in June 2021. Her case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act remains unresolved as of 2026. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's | Modern History, Delhi University |
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| Doctoral Studies | PhD scholar, Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University |
Personal Life
| Residence | Delhi, India |
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Relationships & More
| Associates | Devangana Kalita, fellow founding member of Pinjra Tod |
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Career
| Activism | Co-founded Pinjra Tod (Break the Hostel Locks), a collective campaigning against curfews and other restrictive hostel rules for women students in Delhi universities |
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| Student Politics | Joined the Students' Federation of India and contested posts in the Delhi University Students Union |
| Writing | Contributes essays on politics and dissent, including a July 2026 essay on Gen Z protests in India |
| Legal Matters | Named as an accused in three Delhi riots cases of 2020; the Delhi High Court granted permission for her to travel to the UK from 2 November to 1 December 2026 for an academic conference and to meet her PhD supervisor |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She reportedly became a strong proponent of social justice at the age of 15 after reacting to a 2004 election campaign remark about Muslim votes. | |
| 2. She moved to Delhi in 2006 to pursue higher education at Delhi University. |
