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JNU Dismisses Professor Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
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News18•09-10-2026, 15:45
JNU Dismisses Professor Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
- •Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed a professor over sexual harassment allegations following an Internal Committee inquiry.
- •The professor belonged to the Centre for the Study of Social Systems within the School of Social Sciences.
- •The dismissal is effective immediately based on the inquiry findings and the recommendations of the Internal Committee.
- •Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit signed the order imposing the major punishment following due process.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from service with immediate effect following an inquiry conducted by its Internal Committee, which recommended major punishment based on its findings and applicable service rules, as confirmed by Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit.
The professor was associated with the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, which operates under the School of Social Sciences at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
The dismissal order cited Rule 11(ix) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules alongside a UGC reference number while imposing the major punishment.
