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Delhi University suspends PhD scholar after alleged assault on professor
A student at Delhi University is in trouble for allegedly hurting a teacher.
The student's name is Shubham Singh, and he is studying for a PhD, a very advanced degree, in the law department.
A security camera video appears to show him waiting near a building and then hitting the teacher as the teacher walked inside.
Because of this video, the university told the student to stop coming to classes for now, which is called a suspension.
He is also not allowed to enter any part of the university campus.
The police are looking into what happened and have opened a case.
A group of three teachers will study the incident and write a report.
Some teachers' groups say this is not enough to keep teachers safe.
They say teachers have been hurt or treated badly before on this campus.
They want the university to take stronger action.
Delhi University suspended Faculty of Law PhD scholar Shubham Singh with immediate effect after an alleged physical assault on a professor at Umang Bhawan.
CCTV footage showed Singh waiting for the professor and attacking him as he entered the building around 10:30 am on Monday, August 17, 2026.
The university banned Singh's entry into its premises with immediate effect under Ordinance XV-B of the Delhi University Act, 1922.
Delhi Police registered an FIR at Maurice Nagar police station, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
A three-member enquiry committee headed by Rajeev Gupta was constituted, while the Democratic Teachers' Front called the suspension insufficient and cited repeated threats to teacher safety.
- Who
- Shubham Singh, a PhD scholar in Delhi University's Faculty of Law, allegedly assaulted a professor; DU Proctor Manoj Kumar Singh announced the disciplinary action.
- What
- Singh was suspended with immediate effect and barred from university premises after CCTV footage showed the alleged assault, and an FIR was registered.
- Where
- Umang Bhawan, Delhi University, New Delhi.
- When
- Monday, August 17, 2026, around 10:30 am.
- Why
- CCTV footage received by the university and police showed the alleged assault, prompting immediate disciplinary action and an investigation.
Democratic Teachers' Front (DTF)
University Administration
Adequacy of response to assault on teacher
Democratic Teachers' Front (DTF)
DTF argued that mere suspension does not address the gravity of the incident, that teacher safety on campus is being repeatedly compromised, and that the administration's slow, insufficient and often absent response leaves teachers with little confidence; it demanded strict, swift action and clear enforceable measures.
University Administration
The university suspended the scholar with immediate effect, banned his campus entry under Ordinance XV-B, registered an FIR through Delhi Police, and constituted an independent three-member enquiry committee to investigate and submit a report.
Key facts
- University
- University of Delhi (Delhi University)
- Student
- Shubham Singh, PhD scholar, Faculty of Law (2024-25 session, Phase-II)
- Incident
- Alleged physical assault (slapping) of a professor at Umang Bhawan
- Date & Time
- Around 10:30 am, Monday, August 17, 2026
- Disciplinary Action
- Immediate suspension and campus entry ban under Ordinance XV-B of the Delhi University Act, 1922
- Enquiry Committee
- Three-member panel headed by Rajeev Gupta (Chemistry), with Vipul Singh (History) and Sudha Singh (Hindi)
- Police Action
- FIR registered at Maurice Nagar police station; investigation underway
- Teachers' Body Response
- Democratic Teachers' Front called the suspension insufficient, citing repeated threats to teacher safety
Quotes
DU Proctor Manoj Kumar Singh
Delhi University Office of the Proctor
“"The student’s entry into the premises of the University of Delhi has been banned with immediate effect in accordance with Ordinance XV-B of the Delhi University Act, 1922."”
theprint.in
“"The incident took place on Monday morning and the student can be seen slapping a professor. A committee has been formed to look into it."”
theprint.in
NDTV
Democratic Teachers’ Front
Teachers’ union representing faculty at Delhi University.
“The slow, insufficient and often absent response of the administration in such cases has left teachers with little confidence that the administration will act decisively when they are physically or verbally assaulted, abused and threatened.”
freepressjournal.in
“The physical assault on a Professor by a research scholar at the Faculty of Law on August 17, 2026, is extremely concerning and demands urgent attention.”
thestatesman.com
freepressjournal.in
Sources
CCTV captures Delhi University PhD scholar slapping professor; student suspended, barred from campus
DU PhD scholar suspended, barred from campus for slapping professor; FIR registered
DU suspends PhD scholar after alleged physical assault of professor, bars entry to varsity premises
Professor assaulted at DU’s Umang Bhawan: PhD scholar suspended, campus entry barred as FIR filed
Delhi University Suspends PhD Scholar, Bans Campus Entry After CCTV Captures Alleged Assault On Professor
Delhi University PhD Scholar Slaps Professor. Suspended, Banned From Campus
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