Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has secured interim relief from the Delhi High Court against his termination as a JNU professor.
\n\nThe Delhi High Court on Monday stayed Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) decision to terminate the services of Congress MP and former professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam over allegations of sexual harassment levelled by female students.
\n\nJustice Anup J Bhambhani passed the interim order while hearing Akoijam's petition challenging his dismissal from the university. The court also issued notice to JNU, seeking its response to the plea. The matter has been listed for further hearing in January.
\n\nAkoijam, who represents the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency, was a professor at JNU's Centre for the Study of Social Systems under the School of Social Sciences. The university had terminated his services with immediate effect on October 9, following an inquiry by its Internal Committee into allegations of sexual harassment.
\n\nAccording to reports, at least 11 female students had complained against the professor in May. The allegations included claims that he invited students to his campus residence on the pretext of meetings or gatherings and attempted to sexually harass them. Some students also alleged that he made obscene and inappropriate remarks during classes.
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