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Multiple Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against JNU Professor

At Jawaharlal Nehru University, ten students have accused a professor of sexual harassment, prompting an internal investigation into the claims.

7 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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At Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), ten students have lodged complaints against a professor, accusing him of sexual harassment. These allegations have sparked serious concerns within the academic community, leading to an investigation by the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), which is responsible for examining such claims.

The complaints were formally submitted to the ICC in May 2023, following revelations that one student shared her experience in a WhatsApp group exclusive to students. This initiated discussions among peers, which encouraged more students to come forward with similar accusations against the professor.

The allegations include inappropriate comments and actions made by the professor during home visits and during viva examinations held in the first week of May. Reports suggest that he allegedly offered extra marks in exchange for sexual favors, raising significant alarm among the student body.

As the investigation by the ICC progresses, the situation has been closely monitored, with senior students also reporting analogous experiences related to the professor's conduct, indicating a broader issue that may need to be addressed by the university administration.

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