MP High Court Fines State ₹5 Lakh For Delaying Sexual Harassment FIR Against Yoga Institute's Former VC, Directs Him To Pay ₹35 Lakh Compensation

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed a former Vice-Chancellor of LNIPE (Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education) to pay ₹35 lakh to a Yoga instructor in a sexual harassment case, and also directed the State to pay ₹5 lakh for its failure to register a criminal case. The court found the former VC guilty of sexual harassment based on internal committee findings and also held the police responsible for inaction. This significant judgment provides substantial compensation to the victim and holds both the perpetrator and the state accountable for dereliction of duty.