DU cancels PhD student’s registration, imposes 3-year ban on campus entry over alleged assault on professor

The Delhi University has cancelled the PhD registration of a student and imposed a three-year ban on his entry into the campus premises over allegations of physically assaulting and misbehaving with Anupam Jha, senior professor of the faculty of law.

The university has also barred Shubham Singh, a PhD scholar, faculty of law from taking admission and appearing in any examination of the Delhi University or its colleges for a period of three years.

On August 17, 2026, professor Jha reported the incident to the vice chancellor of the Delhi university, alleging that Singh had physically assaulted him. Taking cognizance of the complaint and considering the CCTV footage, Singh was suspended from his PhD course, faculty of law, DU, with immediate effect.

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DU claims no response from PhD student Shubham Singh

Moreover, an independent enquiry was also formed to inquire into the matter and Singh was prohibited from entering into the campus, according to the official notification.

“The Committee contacted Shubham Singh on email at Shubhamth59112@gmail.com on 31 August 2026 at 6:27 p.m. for an online interaction, to which he did not respond. He was again requested on 1 September at 5:03 P.M. on the same email, to which he responded using abusive and derogatory language vide email dated 2 September, 2026 at 10:45 a.m,” the official document read.

The university claimed that Singh did not provide to any comments/clarification on the reported incident. He also did not respond to the multiple telephone calls made to him.

The Delhi University committee examined and considered the material placed before it, including the CCTV footage, documentary records, the complaint submitted by professor Jha, the medico-legal case report, and the written statement furnished by the dean, faculty of law.

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We have zero tolerance towards aggression: DU

It submitted its report on September 9, 2026, stating the principle of zero tolerance towards aggression, violence, and other forms of misconduct, and suggested that all necessary measures be taken to safeguard a safe, secure, and respectful academic environment at the University of Delhi , it added.

“The Committee strongly recommends zero tolerance towards aggression and other forms of misconduct. It further recommends safeguarding a secure and respectful academic environment in the University,” it added.

Before taking the final decision, the DU proctor’s office claimed that it provided Singh with a further opportunity to present his case by sharing the committee's report and recommendations with him through email.

It also asked Singh to submit his response within seven days. However, no response was received from him within the stipulated period.