Court seeks police response to sacked JNU prof’s pre-arrest bail plea

New Delhi: A court Tuesday issued notice to Delhi Police on dismissed JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam’s anticipatory bail plea in a sexual harassment case. It also directed that no coercive action be taken against the Congress MP till the next hearing on Nov 5.Special judge Dig Vinay Singh directed the investigating officer (IO) to appear with the case file on the next date.In Oct, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) dismissed Akoijam following an internal inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment. Vice-chancellor Shantishree D Pandit had said the university’s Internal Complaints Committee had recommended disciplinary action based on the findings of its inquiry. Delhi Police registered an FIR against Akoijam on Oct 12, days after his dismissal from service.Justice Anup J Bhambhani of Delhi High Court Monday stayed the operation of JNU’s termination order while hearing his petition challenging the dismissal and listed the matter in Jan 2027.At least 11 students had alleged sexually suggestive remarks by Akoijam during vivas and classes, inappropriate advances at gatherings at his residence and offers of higher marks in exchange for sexual favours.Akoijam, who taught at School of Social Sciences, has termed his dismissal a “witch hunt” and questioned whether due process was followed.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in DelhiStay updated with the latest Delhi news. Download the TOI App.