New Delhi: A professor was dismissed over allegations of sexual harassment at Jawaharlal Nehru University; an internal committee conducted an inquiry in accordance with the university's order.
The order says the professor of the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, has been dismissed from service with immediate effect.
According to the order, the Internal Committee conducted an inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment against the professor and recommended major punishment based on its findings.
"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," the order signed by Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit said.
About a month before the report, at least 10 students had filed complaints with the university against the professor, alleging sexual harassment.
The order cited service rules and Rule 11(ix) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules while imposing the punishment.
