JNU DISMISSAL
JNU sexual harassment case: Delhi court seeks police's reply on Akoijam's anticipatory bail plea
A Delhi court has asked the police for a response to Angomcha Bimol Akoijam's anticipatory bail request. The court stated that no coercive action will occur until the hearing on November 5. Meanwhile, JNU had previously dismissed Akoijam following allegations of sexual harassment made by 11 female students. The Delhi High Court has since put a stay on his dismissal order until January 2027.
Manipur BJP MLA urges Congress MP Bimol Akoijam to clear sexual harassment allegations in court
Bimol Akoijam has been dismissed from Jawaharlal Nehru University over allegations of sexual harassment. Supporters in Manipur are protesting against these accusations, claiming he is being targeted for political reasons. Tongbram Robindro Singh has urged Akoijam to seek legal recourse to clear his name. Manipur BJP president A Sharda Devi has submitted a memorandum to the President regarding this issue.
Women BJP MPs to meet LS Speaker, demand action against Cong MP Akoijam
A delegation of women BJP MPs, led by Roop Kumari Chaudhary, plans to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. They will demand action against Congress MP Bimol Akoijam amid sexual harassment allegations. Akoijam was recently dismissed from his teaching position at JNU following these allegations. Multiple female students had accused him of making inappropriate remarks and attempts at harassment. An FIR has been registered against him based on these complaints.
"Witch hunt to silence me": Congress MP Bimol Akoijam alleges political vendetta after JNU dismissed him on charges of alleged sexual harassment
Congress Lok Sabha MP and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) faculty member, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, has lashed out at the university administration over disciplinary action taken against him, terming the entire process a "witch hunt" driven by political vendetta to silence his voice on Manipur and the Northeast.
Manipur CM seeks Congress MP Bimol Akoijam’s resignation after JNU dismissal
Yumnam Khemchand Singh has called for Angomcha Bimol Akoijam's resignation following his dismissal from Jawaharlal Nehru University. The dismissal stems from findings of sexual harassment allegations made against Akoijam by students. The Chief Minister emphasized that such misconduct tarnishes the dignity of parliamentary representation. Akoijam has stated he wishes to see the evidence supporting the allegations made against him.
'Lost moral authority to continue': Manipur CM demands Akoijam's resignation as MP
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JNU dismisses Bimol Akoijam after inquiry into sexual harassment complaints
Jawaharlal Nehru University has dismissed Associate Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam amid sexual harassment allegations from female students. The Internal Committee conducted an investigation that resulted in a recommendation for major punishment. Akoijam, who also serves as a Congress Lok Sabha MP, expressed his disbelief over the accusations. Concurrently, security forces in Manipur neutralised several Improvised Explosive Devices during an intelligence-led operation.
2020 Delhi riots: No bail for Umar Khalid
Additional Sessions Judge in Karkardooma Court, Sameer Bajpai rejected the second regular bail plea filed by Khalid. The second bail plea was filed by Khalid after he withdrew his plea seeking bail from the Supreme Court. He has challenged the Delhi High Court decision of denying him bail in October 2022. His first regular bail plea was dismissed in March 2022, by the trail court.
2020 Delhi riots: Court dismisses Umar Khalid's bail plea
The bail request of Umar Khalid, a former JNU student accused of being part of a bigger plan that led to the 2020 communal riots in northeast Delhi, was denied by a Delhi court on Tuesday. Under the strict Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Khalid has been charged.
Delhi Riots 2020: High Court denies bail to Umar Khalid in UAPA case
Khalid, arrested by Delhi Police in September 2020, sought bail on grounds that he neither had any "criminal role" in the violence in the city's north-east area nor any "conspiratorial connect" with any other accused in the case.
JNU VC mastermind behind Jan 5 attack, criminal proceedings must be started: Congress fact-finding panel
The Congress had appointed a four-member fact-finding committee to carry out a detailed inquiry into the violence at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
End JNU stir, agree to hostel fee demand: Ministry to students
The ministry will partially revive the formula that was proposed last month to lessen the burden of high hostel fee by passing on the service and utility charges to the University Grants Commission.
JNU students extend strike; Prakash Javadekar defends seat cut
The Jawaharlal Nehru University released its prospectus on Tuesday effecting seat cuts in the MPhil/PhD programmes across courses.
'Court decides on sedition, we on breach of JNU rules'
Differences of opinion need to be tackled intellectually, says M Jagadesh Kumar, while steering clear of the charges of sedition slapped on some students of JNU.
Youth Congress wants a debate on nationalism after Rahul Gandhi accused of sedition
The complaint in Telangana has accused Rahul Gandhi and six national leaders, along with Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid of working against the welfare of the country.
JNU row: Delhi Court dismisses cops' plea to collect voice samples
A Delhi court today refused to allow Delhi Police to collect voice samples of two JNU students -- Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, arrested in a sedition case.
Budget session of parliament set to start on a stormy note
The first showdown between the ruling and the opposition benches is expected in Rajya Sabha on February 24, when the JNU issue could come up for discussion.
Rahul Gandhi 'principal misleader' of Indian politics: BJP's MJ Akbar
Akbar questioned Gandhi's nationalism and asked whether he was standing with those people who want partition of the country.
Baseless allegations being made against my daughter: CPI leader D Raja
The CPI National Secretary also dismissed charges that opposition parties are seeking political gain out of the situation at JNU.
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