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DU Sexual Harassment Case: University Gives Compulsory Retirement to Professor
· Source: Amar Ujala
Delhi University has handed compulsory retirement to a faculty member from the Department of Political Science following a sexual harassment complaint. The decision was taken after the Executive Council approved the recommendations of the Internal Complaints Committee on Thursday.
Action Taken Against Faculty Member
Delhi University (DU) has given compulsory retirement to a faculty member of the Department of Political Science over an alleged sexual harassment complaint. According to officials, this disciplinary action was taken based on recommendations submitted by the university's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
Executive Council Approval
An official stated that DU's Executive Council (EC) approved the ICC recommendations during its meeting on Thursday, leading to the punishment. The official confirmed to PTI that the original complaint was related to the alleged sexual harassment of a student and is at least one year old.
University's Policy and Committee Powers
The official emphasized that the university maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and will continue implementing steps to ensure a safe environment for students and staff. Under University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations and the provisions of the 'Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act', the Internal Complaints Committee is empowered to investigate such complaints and recommend action to the competent authority.
Questions
Which department does the DU professor belong to?
The faculty member belongs to the Department of Political Science at Delhi University.
What action was taken against the professor?
The professor was given compulsory retirement following the recommendations of the Internal Complaints Committee.
Who approved the Internal Complaints Committee's recommendations?
The Executive Council (EC) of Delhi University approved the recommendations in its meeting on Thursday.
How old was the sexual harassment complaint?
According to the official, the complaint is at least one year old.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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