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- A faculty member at Maulana Azad National Urdu University faces accusations of long-term sexual misconduct against an assistant professor.
- An internal investigation confirmed the harassment, but the university allegedly failed to implement the recommended actions.
- University officials subsequently initiated a second enquiry, which led the complainant to file a petition in the High Court.
- The court has currently suspended this second enquiry pending further proceedings.
What to watch next
- High Court hearing scheduled for October 14, 2026
- University response to the pending court petition
- Outcome of the statutory appeal filed by the accused faculty member
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The accused faculty member
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“preferred a statutory appeal before the competent authority, and the matter is presently pending consideration.”
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…of 30 days from the date of the recommendations, which, in this case, has lapsed by June end. However, an email sent by The Hindu to the accused faculty seeking his version has received a response saying that he had “ preferred a statutory appeal before the competent authority, and the matter is presently pending consideration. ” He also added that the ICC proceedings and the report, in his considered view, had not fairly or completely taken into consideration his replies, defence, and material placed on record. Several attempts to reach the…
“the ICC proceedings and the report, in his considered view, had not fairly or completely taken into consideration his replies, defence, and material placed on record.”
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…to the accused faculty seeking his version has received a response saying that he had “preferred a statutory appeal before the competent authority, and the matter is presently pending consideration.” He also added that the ICC proceedings and the report, in his considered view, had not fairly or completely taken into consideration his replies, defence, and material placed on record. Several attempts to reach the vice-chancellor of MANUU and Padma Shri awardee Syed Ainul Hasan have remained unfruitful, while the Registrar, Sk. Ishtiaque Ahmed said he cannot provide the university’s version as the…
Sk. Ishtiaque Ahmed
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“cannot provide the university’s version as the matter is sub judice.”
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…replies, defence, and material placed on record. Several attempts to reach the vice-chancellor of MANUU and Padma Shri awardee Syed Ainul Hasan have remained unfruitful, while the Registrar, Sk. Ishtiaque Ahmed said he cannot provide the university’s version as the matter is sub judice. Published - September 24, 2026 08:43 am IST…
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Named India · Department of Higher Education · Maulana Azad National Urdu University · Ministry of Women and Child Development · University Grants Commission · Sk. Ishtiaque Ahmed · Syed Ainul Hasan
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