JNU Sexual Harassment Case: Delhi Court Seeks Police's Reply on Akoijam's Anticipatory Bail Plea
The judge sought a police response and barred action until Nov. 5 as the case stems from allegations by around 10-12 students.
- On Tuesday, Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh granted interim protection from arrest to Congress MP and former Jawaharlal Nehru University professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam in a sexual harassment case, directing Delhi Police to respond by Thursday.
- Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Akoijam in October following an internal inquiry into allegations from at least 11 students, with an FIR subsequently registered at Vasant Kunj North police station detailing alleged misconduct between July 2025 and May 2026.
- The university's Internal Committee reported a "recurring pattern of inappropriate personal interaction, sexually suggestive conduct, and unwelcome physical contact" after complainants alleged Akoijam invited students to his residence under the pretext of meetings.
- A day earlier on Monday, the Delhi High Court stayed the university's order to terminate Akoijam's services, listing the challenge for a hearing in January 2027.
- Akoijam has termed his dismissal a "witch hunt" and questioned the due process followed, while his counsel stated he has been cooperating with the ongoing police probe.
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JNU sexual harassment case: Delhi court seeks police's reply on Angomcha Akoijam's anticipatory bail plea
Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh sought a response from the Delhi Police and said no coercive action will be taken against Angomcha Akoijam till the next date of hearing on November 5.
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Times of IndiaJNU sexual harassment case: Delhi court seeks police's reply on Akoijam's anticipatory bail plea
A Delhi court has asked the police for a response to Angomcha Bimol Akoijam's anticipatory bail request. The court stated that no coercive action will occur until the hearing on November 5. Meanwhile, JNU had previously dismissed Akoijam following allegations of sexual harassment made by 11 female students. The Delhi High Court has since put a stay on his dismissal order until January 2027.
Court issues notice to Delhi Police on Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam's anticipatory bail plea
The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday issued notice to Delhi Police on the anticipatory bail plea of Manipur MP and JNU professor Bimol Akoijam in a case registered at Vasant Kunj North Police Station over allegations of sexual harassment by 11 JNU students. The court extended his interim protection till November 5 and directed police to place the students' complaint on record.
JNU sexual harassment case: Delhi court seeks police response to Akoijams anticipatory bail plea - The Tribune
A Delhi court on Tuesday issued notice to the city police on Congress MP and dismissed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam's plea seeking anticipatory bail in a sexual harassment case.
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