JNU Case: Court Seeks Police Reply on Akoijam’s Bail Plea

A Delhi court has sought a police response to Akoijam’s anticipatory bail plea, with the next hearing scheduled for November 5 and temporary protection in place.

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By Ashish kumar

JNU Case: Court Seeks Police Reply on Akoijam’s Bail Plea
JNU Case: Court Seeks Police Reply on Akoijam’s Bail Plea

A Delhi Court has sought a response from the police on Angomcha Bimol Akoijam’s anticipatory bail application in a Sexual Harassment Case involving allegations by 11 female students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

The court has directed the police to submit their response before the next hearing, scheduled for November 5. It also stated that no coercive action would be taken against Akoijam until the matter is heard on that date.

Delhi Court Sets November 5 Hearing

Akoijam has approached the court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the sexual harassment allegations. By seeking a police response, the court has given the investigating authorities an opportunity to present their position before considering the application.

The direction that no coercive action should be taken until the November 5 hearing provides temporary protection to Akoijam while the court considers the matter. It does not amount to a final decision granting anticipatory bail.

JNU Had Dismissed Akoijam Following Allegations

JNU had earlier dismissed Akoijam after 11 female students accused him of sexual harassment. The allegations led to disciplinary action by the university and subsequent legal proceedings.

However, the Delhi High Court later stayed the university’s dismissal order. The stay is in place until January 2027, allowing the legal challenge concerning the dismissal to continue while the order remains suspended.

Delhi High Court Stay and Bail Proceedings Are Separate

The High Court’s stay on the dismissal order concerns Akoijam’s employment status at JNU, while the anticipatory bail application relates to the criminal proceedings arising from the sexual harassment allegations.

The two proceedings will follow separate legal processes. The Delhi court is scheduled to consider the anticipatory bail matter on November 5 after receiving the police’s response. The allegations remain subject to the legal process, and no final outcome has been specified in the available information.

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