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Delhi HC stays JNU professor Akoijam's dismissal over sexual harassment

High court halts termination of Congress MP and professor pending review of procedural claims.

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What to know

  • Delhi High Court stayed JNU's October 9 dismissal of professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on November 2, finding procedural defect: no notice issued before termination.
  • 11 female students alleged Akoijam invited them to his residence and made sexual advances; some reported lewd comments during classes; Akoijam denies all charges.
  • Court scheduled further hearing for January 2027; Delhi Police has registered an FIR and investigation is ongoing.

“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”

JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit, JNU Vice Chancellor · The Hindu ↗

Angomcha Bimol Akoijam JNU professor and Congress MPJustice Anup Jairam Bhambhani Delhi High Court judgeJawaharlal Nehru University Employer

Delhi HC stays JNU professor Akoijam's dismissal over sexual harassment
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    Delhi High Court stays JNU's dismissal order

    Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani passed an interim order staying the university's October 9 termination. The court also issued notice to JNU seeking its response and scheduled the matter for further hearing in January 2027.

    “the university had not issued him a notice before dismissing him on October 9…”
    — Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
    1. 5 outlets Delhi HC stays JNU order terminating Congress MP and professor Bimol Akoijam

      first by ThePrint, 6d ago · also Bar and Bench, Live Law, Times of India, The Hindu

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  2. background

    Akoijam petitions Delhi High Court challenging dismissal — Akoijam filed a petition in Delhi High Court arguing that JNU had not issued him a notice before dismissing him, citing procedural lapses in the inquiry.

  3. background

    Akoijam denies allegations and claims political motivation — Akoijam has denied all sexual harassment allegations, describing the proceedings as politically motivated and accusing what he described as 'racist schemers' of attempting to tarnish his reputation with unverified claims.

  4. background

    JNU dismisses Akoijam following internal committee investigation — JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit issued a dismissal order with immediate effect after the university's internal complaints committee investigated and recommended disciplinary action. The order cited relevant service rules and cited Rule 11(ix) of the Central Civil Services rules.

  5. background

    11 female students file sexual harassment complaints against Akoijam — At least 11 female students complained about professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam in May 2026. According to reports, complainants alleged he invited students to his campus residence and made sexual advances, and made obscene remarks during classes.