India, Oct. 12 -- The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) on Sundayissued a statement on Sunday, criticising the termination of a professor by the administration over allegations of sexual harassment, describing the decision as "hasty". The teachers' panel also said the decision was taken without consulting the Executive Council.

"The JNUTA expresses its deep shock regarding the October 9, 2026 order wherein vice chancellor of JNU has purportedly sought to dismiss the professor from active university services," the statement released by JNUTa on October 11 read.

"The order, signed by the vice chancellor seemingly in haste, attempts to usurp the power of dismissal that rightfully lies with the Executive Council. As ...