Bombay High Court limits expulsion of MNLU Mumbai student for sexual harassment to one year

The Bombay High Court reduced the expulsion of a student from Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai, accused of sexual harassment, to a suspension. The court found procedural lapses in the internal inquiry and emphasized the need for a fair hearing. The decision underscores the importance of due process in disciplinary actions within educational institutions, ensuring that accused individuals are given a fair opportunity to defend themselves while maintaining the integrity of the institution’s policies against harassment.