Delhi University suspends law PhD student after video shows him slapping professor
A PhD candidate at Delhi University's Faculty of Law has been suspended and barred from campus after CCTV captured him striking a professor.
Delhi University has taken swift disciplinary action against a PhD scholar enrolled in its Faculty of Law, suspending him and prohibiting any entry to university grounds. The decision follows a Monday morning episode at Umang Bhawan in which the student was recorded on CCTV slapping a professor. The university's Proctor, Manoj Kumar Singh, confirmed the incident and the issuance of a notice under Ordinance XV-B of the Delhi University Act, 1922.
An independent enquiry panel comprising Rajeev Gupta of Chemistry, Vipul Singh of History and Sudha Singh of Hindi will examine the case and submit a report. The suspension is effective immediately, and the university emphasized that the committee will determine any further action.
Why it matters
The case highlights campus safety concerns and the university's response to alleged violence against staff.
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