Jamia Millia Islamia Suspends Professor Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

Jamia Millia Islamia University has suspended a professor following allegations of sexual harassment by four PhD scholars, one of whom had to cancel her admission. The suspension was ordered by the Vice Chancellor and an inquiry has been initiated. The professor is banned from teaching pending the investigation.

Jamia Millia Islamia University has suspended a professor amid accusations of sexual harassment by four PhD scholars, including one who revoked her admission due to the conduct of the accused.

The suspension, authorized by Vice Chancellor Mohammad Shakeel, places the investigation in the hands of the university's Internal Complaints Committee and restricts the professor from teaching duties during this period.

The professor, accused of using 'uncouth and uncivilised language' and making sexual advances, must report daily to the chief proctor's office and cannot leave the city without permission.

(With inputs from agencies.)