MP HC Gives Relief To Professor In Sexual Harassment Case, Says Relationship With Student Began Before Admission

The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted relief to a professor accused of sexual harassment, observing that the relationship predated the student’s admission. The Court found that disciplinary proceedings lacked procedural fairness and concrete evidence of exploitation. It reiterated that natural justice and due process must guide all institutional disciplinary inquiries. The judgment underscores that while allegations of misconduct must be treated seriously, penalties cannot stand without substantial proof. The decision reinforces judicial oversight over employment disciplinary processes in educational institutions.