Vashi College Professor Accused of Harassing 16-Year-Old Student During Exam

Fast Summary

• Incident at Vashi College: A 42-year-old professor was booked by Vashi police for allegedly sexually harassing a 16-year-old Class 11 commerce student during her English exam.

– The professor reportedly touched the student inappropriately and made sexual gestures while sitting beside her in the exam hall.
– The complainant alleged that he deliberately touched her hand when she submitted her answer papers.
– CCTV footage of the incident has been obtained as evidence, and the accused has been served a notice under Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha sanhita (BNSS), directing him too cooperate with the inquiry.

• Separate Incident at TISS:

– An assistant professor at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) resigned following allegations of sexual harassment and toxic behavior against him by a student on february 20.- The internal complaints committee (ICC) launched an inquiry after receiving the complaint.
– TISS barred the former assistant professor from entering it’s campuses pending completion of the investigation.

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Indian Opinion Analysis

Both incidents underline serious issues surrounding safety and accountability in academic institutions, which are often considered spaces for intellectual growth and personal advancement. Allegations involving educators tarnish trust within thes environments, raising concerns about stringent background checks and monitoring mechanisms for staff members.

The case in Vashi highlights gaps in preventive oversight during examinations that should ideally prioritize student focus over vulnerability to misconduct. While obtaining CCTV footage is a positive step toward due investigative procedures, reliance on such post-event evidence underscores reactive rather than proactive approaches within institutional settings.

At TISS, immediate resignation following complaints may prevent delays but does not absolve institutions or authorities from fostering obvious investigations to ensure justice is served without bias or haste. Educational entities must continue addressing their policies regarding harassment-related complaints comprehensively through prompt action while emphasizing zero-tolerance toward toxic behaviors that harm campus culture.

These cases serve as reminders for India’s academic infrastructure to reevaluate its safeguarding strategies against misconduct through improved reporting mechanisms, sensitivity training for staff, and stronger internal regulations aimed at deterrence.

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