The University of Delhi has cancelled the PhD registration of Shubham Singh, a research scholar at its Faculty of Law, following allegations of assaulting a senior professor. The university has also barred him from entering the campus for three years. During this period, he will not be allowed to seek admission to the university or its affiliated colleges or appear for examinations.
The action follows the findings of an independent inquiry committee constituted to investigate the alleged assault on senior professor Anupam Jha.
The university’s Proctor’s Office issued the order on November 13, 2026. The incident dates back to August 17, 2026, when Professor Jha, who works at Law Centre-II of the Faculty of Law, accused Singh of physically assaulting and misbehaving with him near the entrance of Umang Bhawan at around 10:30 am.
CCTV Footage and Medical Reports Examined
Following the complaint, the university had immediately suspended Singh and restricted his entry to the campus. An independent committee was subsequently formed to investigate the matter.
The panel examined CCTV footage, the professor’s complaint, the medico-legal report and the statement of the Dean of the Faculty of Law, along with other relevant documents.
In its report, the committee described the incident as serious indiscipline and recommended a zero-tolerance approach towards violence and aggression on campus. According to the report, Singh was given several opportunities to present his side through emails and phone calls, but the university stated that it did not receive a satisfactory response.
Three-Year Ban on Admission and Examinations
Accepting the committee’s recommendations, the competent authority decided to cancel Singh’s PhD registration and impose a three-year ban on campus entry, admission and examination participation.
An FIR had also been registered in connection with the incident at the Maurice Nagar Police Station.
The university said the action was aimed at ensuring a safe, secure and respectful academic environment for teachers and students on campus.
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