151 cases of sexual harassment of girl students came to light in JNU, some in fresher party and some by professor… – jnu sexual harassment complaints icc data analysis girls student fresher party professor lclar
151 complaints related to sexual harassment have been registered in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) since 2017. This information has come to light through an RTI. At the same time, the university claims that about 98% of these complaints have been resolved and currently only three cases are pending.
However, the university refused to give information about the nature of the complaints and the action taken against the culprits, citing confidentiality.
151 complaints of sexual exploitation registered since 2017
Let us tell you, in the year 2017, Gender Sensitization Committee Against Sexual Harassment (GSCASH) was abolished in JNU and Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) was formed in its place. Students and teachers have continuously protested against this decision. He says that ICC lacks transparency and autonomy and it works under the influence of the administration.
A maximum of 63 complaints were registered in the year 2018-19. Earlier in 2016, 38 complaints were registered under GSCASH. During the Covid-19 pandemic, only 6 cases were reported in 2019-21, while 30 complaints each were registered in 2022-23 and 2023-24.
In April, a student staged an indefinite strike for 12 days against the administration’s inaction in the case of sexual exploitation. For this the university imposed a fine on the student and her supporters.
47 girl students lodged complaints during freshers party
During the freshers’ party in October, 47 girl students lodged a complaint of sexual harassment and violence. Similarly, in April, a student accused the professor of sexual harassment and asked her to leave the campus. These incidents have raised questions on the functioning of ICC and have led to widespread protests among students.
