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JNU sacks professor over sexual harassment allegations after probe

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JNU dismissed a professor from its Centre for the Study of Social Science with immediate effect following an inquiry by its internal committee into allegations of sexual harassment. | Image: ANI

PTI New Delhi

1 min read Last Updated : Oct 09 2026 | 4:45 PM IST

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The Jawaharlal Nehru University on Friday dismissed a professor over allegations of sexual harassment, following an inquiry conducted by its Internal Committee, according to a university order.

According to the order, the professor of the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, has been dismissed from services with immediate effect.

The order stated that the Internal Committee conducted an inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment against the professor and recommended major punishment based on its findings.

"Upon following the due process and considering all available facts and as per the report of the Internal Committee, the punishment of dismissal from the services of the university is hereby imposed," the order signed by Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit said.

The order cited service rules and Rule 11(ix) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules while imposing the punishment.