'Sexually suggestive remarks during vivas': What 11 JNU students alleged against prof
Jawaharlal Nehru University has dismissed professor and Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following an Internal Complaints Committee inquiry into sexual harassment allegations by 11 students. The university's decision to impose a major penalty follows a split recommendation within the committee regarding the severity of the punishment.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of academic accountability, institutional sexual harassment policies, and the political implications of high-profile figures facing disciplinary action in Indian universities.
NEW DELHI: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has dismissed professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam of Centre for the Study of Social Systems with immediate effect following an inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment levelled against the teacher by 11 students. Akoijam is also the Congress MP from Inner Manipur constituency in Manipur.An order issued by the university Friday and signed by vice-chancellor Santishree D Pandit said the decision was taken after following the due process and considering the findings of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), which had recommended a major penalty against the professor under Central Civil Services (classification, control and appeal) Rules, 1965.JNU harassment case: Disagreement within panel over nature of penaltyThe committee submitted its report to the vice-chancellor Friday afternoon. Official sources said there had been a disagreement within the committee over the nature of the penalty to be recommended.
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