India, Oct. 12 -- The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers' Association (JNUTA) on Sunday issued a statement, criticising the termination of services of a professor by the administration over allegations of sexual harassment and describing the decision as "hasty".

The teachers' panel said the decision was taken without consulting the Executive Council.

"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 per Statute 30 of the JNU Act, it is not the VC but the Executive Council that has the authority to dismiss faculty members," the statement, also seen by HT, mentioned.

The teachers' association also expressed concern over the "selecti...