Archive · 6 Sep 2026
JNU Investigates Sexual Harassment Allegations From 10 Students
At least 10 students have accused a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University of sexual harassment.
They say the professor behaved inappropriately in class and outside class.
Some students allege they were invited to gatherings at the professor’s campus home.
They say he made sexual advances at those gatherings.
The professor is also accused of making lewd comments during classes.
Other students reportedly came forward to support the complainants.
JNU’s Internal Complaints Committee is investigating the allegations.
The claims have not been proven, and the university has not yet made an official statement.
At least 10 students have accused a Jawaharlal Nehru University professor of sexual harassment.
The complaints reportedly concern alleged inappropriate conduct in and outside classes.
Students alleged that the professor invited them to gatherings at his campus residence and made sexual advances.
The professor is also accused of making lewd or inappropriate remarks during classes.
JNU’s Internal Complaints Committee is investigating, while the university has not issued an official statement.
- Who
- At least 10 students and a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University are involved; the university’s Internal Complaints Committee is investigating.
- What
- The students have accused the professor of sexual harassment, inappropriate conduct, sexual advances, and lewd remarks.
- When
- The complaints were reportedly made about a month ago.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University, including the professor’s campus residence and classrooms.
- Why
- The Internal Complaints Committee is investigating after students filed complaints about alleged inappropriate behavior.
- Institution
- Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Allegations
- Sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct
- Number of complainants
- At least 10 students
- Investigator
- Internal Complaints Committee
- Reported timing
- Complaints were made about a month ago
- Status
- Investigation ongoing; allegations have not been proven
- Official response
- JNU administration and the Vice-Chancellor’s office have not issued a statement