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Delhi University Revokes PhD of Scholar After Assault, Imposes 3-Year Ban
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 04:39 PM
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Delhi University has cancelled the PhD of a scholar following an assault on a professor and imposed a three‑year ban on the individual.
Delhi University announced that it has cancelled the PhD of a scholar after an investigation found that the individual assaulted a professor on campus. The university’s disciplinary committee concluded that the act violated the institution’s code of conduct and warranted a severe penalty. As a result, the scholar has been banned from all university premises for a period of three years. The decision was taken to reinforce the university’s commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful academic environment.
The incident, which drew widespread attention, prompted the university to review its security protocols and disciplinary procedures. Officials stated that the ban will be enforced through the university’s monitoring system and that any violation could lead to further legal action.
The university’s Vice‑Chancellor expressed disappointment over the incident and emphasized the importance of upholding academic integrity and student safety. The case serves as a reminder that misconduct will not be tolerated within the institution.
The incident, which drew widespread attention, prompted the university to review its security protocols and disciplinary procedures. Officials stated that the ban will be enforced through the university’s monitoring system and that any violation could lead to further legal action.
The university’s Vice‑Chancellor expressed disappointment over the incident and emphasized the importance of upholding academic integrity and student safety. The case serves as a reminder that misconduct will not be tolerated within the institution.