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JNU Dismisses Professor After Sexual Harassment Inquiry
Jawaharlal Nehru University has dismissed one of its professors.
The decision followed an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations.
The university's Internal Committee investigated the allegations.
It recommended a major punishment based on its findings.
The university said it considered the available facts and followed due process.
The dismissal took effect immediately.
The professor worked in the Centre for the Study of Social Systems.
The order was signed by Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit.
Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed a professor following an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations.
The professor was associated with the Centre for the Study of Social Systems in the School of Social Sciences.
The university order said the Internal Committee investigated the allegations and recommended major punishment.
The dismissal took effect immediately after the university considered the committee's report and available facts.
The order was signed by Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit and cited university service rules and Central Civil Services rules.
- Who
- Jawaharlal Nehru University and a professor associated with its Centre for the Study of Social Systems.
- What
- The university dismissed the professor following an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.
- When
- The order was issued on Friday; the dismissal took effect immediately.
- Why
- The university acted on the Internal Committee's inquiry findings and recommendation for major punishment.
Key facts
- Institution
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Action
- Dismissal from university services with immediate effect
- Allegations
- Sexual harassment
- Investigating body
- The university's Internal Committee
- Professor's affiliation
- Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences
- Order signed by
- Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit
- Rules cited
- Applicable service rules and Rule 11(ix) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules
Quotes
JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit
JNU vice-chancellor who signed the dismissal order.
“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.”
telegraphindia.com
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