Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed a professor on Friday, October 9, 2026, following an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations, according to an official university order. The professor, who worked at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems within the School of Social Sciences, was terminated with immediate effect.

The university's Internal Committee conducted the investigation into the allegations and recommended major punishment based on its findings. Vice-Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit signed the dismissal order, stating that the university had followed due process and considered all available facts before imposing the penalty.

"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 stated. The university cited service rules and Rule 11(ix) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules as the basis for the dismissal decision.

One source identified the dismissed professor as Angomcha Bimol Akoijam and noted that at least 10 individuals had accused him of sexual harassment, though the complete details of those allegations were not fully provided in the available reports.

The dismissal marks a conclusion to the formal inquiry process at JNU, one of India's premier research universities located in New Delhi. The case reflects ongoing institutional efforts to address sexual harassment complaints through established internal committees and disciplinary procedures.

The specific allegations against the professor and detailed findings from the Internal Committee's inquiry were not disclosed in the university's public order or in the available reporting on the decision.