Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' on Monday said the continuation of protests by Jawaharlal Nehru University students is not justified as the fee-hike issue has been settled.

"The fee-related matter of JNU has been sorted out following several rounds of discussions with representatives of JNU students and teachers," Nishank said.

"The main demand by students related to increase in service and utility charges and other related issues have now been settled and the continuation of agitation by the students is no longer justified," he added.  -- PTI