DCW Seeks Action-Taken Report from JNU Over Sexual Harassment Complaint
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New Delhi , September 16 : The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has sought an Action-Taken Report (ATR) from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) over a sexual harassment complaint allegedly filed by students against a professor.
The commission took suo motu cognisance of the matter on September 14 after a video circulated on social media in which female students alleged that they had approached the JNU Vice-Chancellor with a complaint in May, but no appropriate action was taken.
The DCW said it was not treating the allegations as established facts and has sought a factual report from JNU to find out what action has actually been taken.
In its notice to the JNU Vice-Chancellor, the commission has asked for details of the complaint reportedly submitted by students in May.
The commission has also asked JNU to explain the reasons if no action has been taken. It has directed the university to submit the Action-Taken Report within three days.
DCW chairperson Lata Gupta said complaints of sexual harassment involving women or students should be dealt with fairly, promptly and sensitively, in accordance with the law and prescribed procedure.
As many as 11 students allegedly filed a complaint with the JNU ICC in May 2026. The committee subsequently began proceedings and called some of the complainants to record their statements.
Reports published earlier this month said the complaint followed viva examinations held during the first week of May.
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According to sources one student shared her experience in an unofficial WhatsApp group during the second week of May. Other students then reportedly came forward with similar allegations concerning inappropriate remarks with sexual connotations during the viva examinations.
One complainant also alleged that the professor made remarks suggesting students could receive extra marks if they accepted his sexual advances. This allegation has not been established by any inquiry so far.
The students later submitted a formal complaint to the ICC. However, according to media reports, the university has not publicly disclosed any further report or action in the matter.