Delhi High Court Overturns Suspension of Ramanujan College Principal in Sexual Harassment Inquiry
Delhi HC quashes suspension of Ramanujan College principal in POSH case
The Hindu
Image: The Hindu
The Delhi High Court has overturned the suspension of Rasal Singh, Principal of Ramanujan College in Delhi, citing that the formation of a fact-finding committee to investigate sexual harassment complaints violated the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013. This ruling was made on April 24, 2026.
- 01Delhi High Court quashed the suspension of Rasal Singh.
- 02The court ruled the formation of the fact-finding committee was illegal.
- 03The ruling is based on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.
- 04Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav presided over the case.
- 05The judgment was delivered on April 24, 2026.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
On April 24, 2026, the Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Rasal Singh, the Principal of Ramanujan College in Delhi, by quashing his suspension. The court found that the constitution of a fact-finding committee to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against him was contrary to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav emphasized that the procedures followed by Delhi University in forming the committee were not in compliance with the established legal framework. This decision underscores the importance of adhering to legal protocols in handling sensitive allegations in educational institutions.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
This ruling may influence how educational institutions handle sexual harassment complaints, ensuring adherence to legal protocols.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think educational institutions are handling sexual harassment complaints effectively?
Connecting to poll...
More about Delhi University
Dyal Singh College Principal Requests Meeting Amid Name Change Controversy
Hindustan Times • Apr 25, 2026
Delhi University Teachers Protest Against Proposed Renaming of Dyal Singh Evening College
Hindustan Times • Apr 24, 2026
Protests Erupt at Dyal Singh Evening College Over Proposed Renaming
Hindustan Times • Apr 23, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.