Symbiosis Law School Professor Placed on Leave Amid Inquiry

Tensions escalated at Symbiosis Law School's Wathoda campus in Nagpur after a female student accused a faculty member of inappropriate messaging. In response to the allegations, the administration has placed the professor on leave while an internal inquiry is conducted. The school’s director, Dr. Sukhvinder Singh Dari, emphasized that the professor is prohibited from campus activities during this period.

Despite the serious nature of the claims, police officials have indicated that no formal written complaint has been filed by the student or her family. DCP Zone 2, Nityanand Jha, confirmed that the situation on campus remains calm, with no disturbances reported despite the allegations circulating on social media.

On Saturday, the campus saw increased activity as various organizations staged protests at the university gates, demanding action on the issue. Police intervened to manage the situation and facilitated discussions between the protesters and university officials, ensuring that order was maintained.

Later in the evening, tensions heightened again when the student and her father arrived at the campus, coinciding with an open-house session organized by the institution's internal inquiry committee. This session attracted a large turnout of students, with around 100 to 120 attendees. Police managed the gathering and allowed a small delegation, including the student, to meet with the administration to discuss the allegations.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and have urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information. The inquiry is ongoing, and further developments will hinge on the findings of this internal investigation and any potential actions that may follow.