Thursday, May 01, 2025 | 06:09 AM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Jnu Professor

JNU professor terminated on charges of molesting foreign researcher

A senior faculty member of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) here has been dismissed over charges of sexual harassment involving a foreign researcher, an official said on Thursday. The alleged incident took place a few months ago during a university event, according to JNU sources. University officials confirmed that this was not an isolated case and several complaints against the professor had been received in the past. "This administration is committed to a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual predators, rent seekers and corrupt staff," JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit told PTI. She said the dismissal reflects the university's firm stance on campus safety and accountability. The decision was taken by the university's Executive Council -- its highest statutory body -- after a detailed internal inquiry. The victim, a Japanese researcher, was allegedly molested by the faculty member during a university event. Upon returning to Japan, the researcher filed a formal

JNU professor terminated on charges of molesting foreign researcher
Updated On : 17 Apr 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

JNU professor Gobardhan Das appointed as new director of IISER Bhopal

Gobardhan Das will be the institute's third director since its inception in 2008

JNU professor Gobardhan Das appointed as new director of IISER Bhopal
Updated On : 25 Aug 2023 | 2:34 PM IST

Violence in Manipur a well-planned conspiracy, alleges JNU Professor

"Some outsiders targeted and destroyed the 200-year-old Shiva temple in the Kogru Hills of Manipur," he added

Violence in Manipur a well-planned conspiracy, alleges JNU Professor
Updated On : 10 May 2023 | 10:54 AM IST

Mahendra K Premi: A scholar whose work changed contours of Indian demography

Premi passed away in the morning of December 24, leaving behind a rich legacy of rigorous work in empirical research and inclusive relationship at JNU

Mahendra K Premi: A scholar whose work changed contours of Indian demography
Updated On : 25 Dec 2020 | 6:32 PM IST

How can we teach when students are scared to return: JNUTA tells govt

In a meeting with HRD Ministry officials, a five-member JNUTA delegation reiterated their demand for removal of Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar

How can we teach when students are scared to return: JNUTA tells govt
Updated On : 14 Jan 2020 | 8:59 AM IST

Called cops for 2 hours, didn't get help, says JNUSU vice-president

Police reject charges of reaching JNU late; say responded to the situation professionally

Called cops for 2 hours, didn't get help, says JNUSU vice-president
Updated On : 06 Jan 2020 | 11:45 PM IST

JNU VC holds meeting with students representatives, teachers; no headway

The administration also said that semester-end examination will be held as per schedules, even though students have announced a boycott of the process

JNU VC holds meeting with students representatives, teachers; no headway
Updated On : 12 Dec 2019 | 11:20 PM IST

JNU molestation case: Professor booked for harassing students in class

A JNU student said, 'The professor makes open demands for sex and comments on the figure of almost every girl'

JNU molestation case: Professor booked for harassing students in class
Updated On : 16 Mar 2018 | 1:04 PM IST