Haryana Rights Commission Investigates Alleged Harassment at Private University
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has stepped in to examine serious allegations of ideological harassment and academic victimization at a private university located in Sonepat. The commission has formally requested detailed reports from multiple authorities regarding these troubling claims.
Commission Seeks Multiple Reports
Deep Bhatia, a member of the Haryana Human Rights Commission, has taken official notice of a complaint filed by Vishav Bajaj. The commission has directed the additional chief secretary for education, the University Grants Commission, and the university's registrar to submit their findings. Additionally, the Sonipat police commissioner must provide a report on this matter.
Father's Complaint Details Harassment Allegations
Vishav Bajaj alleges that his son, a first-year student at the university, faced continuous harassment, humiliation, and discriminatory behavior from two professors. According to the complaint, the trouble began on October 31, 2025, after the student submitted an essay titled 'Uri: The Surgical Strike.'
The complaint states that certain faculty members disapproved of the essay and began targeting the student. On November 3, 2025, professors allegedly harassed the student in class for praising the Indian government, the Prime Minister, and the Indian Army. The student was reportedly humiliated during an academic review of the film and was initially marked as failed in that subject.
University Inquiry and Subsequent Developments
When the student approached the vice-chancellor, the university conducted an internal inquiry. The executive dean investigated the matter and found the failure unjustified. Consequently, the university declared the student passed in that subject.
However, the complaint alleges that following this episode, two professors developed hostility toward the student. Vishav Bajaj expresses serious apprehension that his son might face false implication in fabricated allegations. He claims that after his son refused to withdraw the complaint, the university again declared him failed, this time in the subject 'projection drawing.'
Multiple Authorities Notified
The father states that he reported the matter to various authorities, including the police, but no action has been taken so far. The Haryana Human Rights Commission has scheduled a hearing on this case for February 19, where all parties will present their positions and evidence.
This case highlights concerns about academic freedom and student rights in higher education institutions. The commission's intervention underscores the seriousness of allegations involving ideological bias and academic retaliation against students.
