The Governing Body of a leading Chandigarh college has dismissed an assistant professor after he was found guilty of sexually harassing girl students, including minors.

The decision came after detailed reports submitted by the institution’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and a Sole Hearing Committee. The ICC, formed under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, held that the professor misused his position by sending inappropriate, obscene and suggestive messages to girl students, often late at night.

Several students, including hostellers, testified that they faced intimidation, emotional distress, and pressure to meet him alone. The ICC concluded that his conduct amounted to “grave sexual misconduct.” The Governing Body upheld

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