DU suspends three students over alleged stalking and harassment
Delhi University suspends three LLB students following allegations of stalking and harassment of two women in Mukherjee Nagar.
Delhi University has taken decisive action by suspending three students and banning them from entering the university campus following an incident of alleged stalking and harassment in northwest Delhi. The move comes in the wake of a distressing incident in Mukherjee Nagar that occurred last week, involving the harassment of two women.
Immediate Suspension for LLB Students
The disciplinary action was formalized on Monday through three separate notices issued by the Office of the Proctor. The students involved are all currently enrolled in the LLB program at the university's Law Centre-II. According to the official notices, the suspension is effective immediately.
The university cited specific legal grounds for this decision, stating that the action was taken in accordance with Clause 3(e) of Ordinance XV-B of the Delhi University Act, 1922. This decision follows the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) by the Delhi Police regarding the events of September 23.
Details of the Mukherjee Nagar Incident
The incident that triggered this crackdown reportedly took place around 9:30 PM on a Wednesday. Based on a formal complaint filed by one of the women, the Mukherjee Nagar police station registered an FIR under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including:
- Section 78: Stalking
- Section 79: Words, gestures, or acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman
- Section 3(5): Common intention
A video that circulated online provided a harrowing account of the encounter. In the footage, one of the victims explained that she and her companion were walking back from Vijay Nagar when an SUV intercepted them. The occupants of the vehicle allegedly rolled down their windows to direct inappropriate remarks toward the women.
When the women confronted the individuals and requested that they leave them alone, the situation escalated. The occupants reportedly responded with verbal abuse and indecent remarks, continuing to follow the women after the initial confrontation.
University Ban on Campus Entry
Beyond the academic suspension, the university has imposed a strict ban on the three students, prohibiting them from entering any university premises. While the notices issued by the Office of the Proctor confirm the suspension and the ban, they do not specify the individual roles played by each of the three students in the alleged incident. The university has stated that the decision was approved by the competent authority following the police investigation.