JNU dismisses professor following IC inquiry into sexual harassment allegations
Jawaharlal Nehru University has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following an internal inquiry into sexual harassment allegations filed by students. The professor has denied the claims, labeling the process a witch hunt, while various political and women's rights groups have weighed in on the decision.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of academic governance, institutional accountability, and political influence in high-profile sexual harassment cases.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from service following an inquiry by its Internal Committee (IC) into allegations of sexual harassment by students.
The professor, who is also a Congress MP, told media persons on Friday that he had not seen the dismissal order. He said that, if the reports were true, the decision exposed a “witch hunt”.
“I have nothing to hide. I don’t have the report or the dismissal order. If there are allegations, then show me the evidence in the report or anywhere. Only then will you understand how this witch hunt has been going on. If it is true, let me see it,” he said.
Mr. Akoijam taught at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences.
In its order, the university said due process had been followed and all available facts had been considered.
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