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Terminated JNU Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam Denies Allegations and Questions POSH Inquiry
- •JNU Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has been terminated from his position amid a sexual harassment inquiry.
- •The professor strongly refuted the sex-for-marks claims, challenging authorities to substantiate them through inquiry records.
- •He questioned the termination process, stating he never received the inquiry report or recommendations in violation of the POSH Act.
- •Akoijam termed the developments a blessing in disguise and alleged that he is being subjected to a witch hunt.
- •He maintained that he has nothing to hide and asserted that he will emerge stronger from the controversy.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed the professor from service with immediate effect following a sexual harassment inquiry conducted by the university's Internal Committee. The dismissal order was signed by Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit, citing service rules and Rule 11(ix) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules.
At least 11 students approached the university’s Internal Complaints Committee with accusations of inappropriate conduct, sexually suggestive remarks, and claims that students were offered higher marks in exchange for sexual favours.
The professor strongly questioned the inquiry process, stating that he was neither provided with the inquiry report nor informed of the findings and recommendations made against him prior to his dismissal. He argued that Indian law under the POSH Act, 2013, guarantees respondents the opportunity to know and respond to inquiry findings.
