JNU orders immediate termination of professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam after sexual harassment inquiry

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has terminated professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from his service with immediate effect following an internal inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment. Professor Akoijam is Professor, Center for the Study of Social Systems, School of Social Sciences, JNU. The order was issued by the institution on October 9, 2026. The action is against a professor of the center for study of social systems, school of social sciences.  

An internal committee carried out a detailed investigation into the complaints against the instructor. The panel has formally recommended a severe punishment as per the service regulations in view of its findings from the investigation.

As per Press Trust of India (PTI), vice-chancellor Santishree D Pandit gave the dismissal order after going through all the facts available and making sure that due process was strictly followed. The administrative directive cites provisions under the central civil services rules to carry out termination immediately.

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JNU disciplinary action follows due process

“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,” stated in the order. Given these findings, the committee concluded that the charges merited a serious penalty in the institution. The internal committee examined a number of statements and evidence collected during its investigation of the allegations of misconduct, and terminated him from his service immediately.

The administrative authorities immediately implemented the panel's recommendation. The formal notification describes the legal framework within which the disciplinary action was processed against the faculty member. The university directive explicitly provides the campus residential address and official Identification of the person. This ruling is an example of institutional enforcement of norms of professional conduct within university departments.

(With inputs from Press Trust of India)