DU Professor Suspended Over 'Sexual Harassment' Of Minor Female Student

Delhi University suspended from Ramjas College professor Dhaniram over sexual harassment allegations.

A Ramjas College professor has been suspended over allegations of sexual harassment of minor female student.

Source : Ramjas College

Delhi University has suspended its professor Dhaniram from the commerce department of Ramjas College over allegations of sexual harassment of a minor female student.

Dhaniram, who has been suspended from teaching duties for six weeks, also resigned from his position as the Joint Dean of Student Welfare at the university amid escalating protests. 

An investigation into the matter has been initiated by the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) -- the independent body in higher education institutions which addresses complaints of sexual harassment -- Ramjas College Principal Ajay Arora told ANI. 

"The faculty member has been placed under teaching suspension for the next 4 to 6 weeks while the ICC conducts its investigation. Once the report is submitted, the governing body will decide on the penalty," Arora said. 

The Principal further said the professor has also resigned from the position of Joint Dean of Student Welfare at Delhi University (DU).

While he has been suspended from teaching duties, Dhaniram is not barred from entering the campus. 

The suspension comes after student outfits protested against inaction, warning of intensifying demonstrations if the suspended professor is allowed on campus during the investigation. 

"If the situation becomes tense, we will issue a formal notice barring his entry," Arora added.

The incident came to light in December when students submitted a complaint to the ICC. However, alleged inaction by the university administration led to a six-hour sit-in protest on Wednesday by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU).

The protestors locked the offices of the Dean and Joint Dean of Student Welfare, demanding immediate action. 

While the university administration has stressed an independent probe, student groups have vowed to monitor the process closely to ensure accountability and justice for the victim.