MANUU faces sexual harassment row over ICC report
The university refused to share the copy of the ICC report with the complainant, and the latter’s letters to the Department of Higher Education and the Ministry of Women and Child Development reportedly have not yielded any action
Manuu University, a central university in Hyderabad, is facing a sexual harassment controversy according to an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) report. A senior faculty member from the Islamic Studies department is accused of sexual misconduct and years of mental trauma inflicted on the alleged victim. The ICC submitted its report confirming the harassment, but the university has refused to share it with the complainant and appointed a retired judge to investigate further.
The complainant, an Assistant Professor, lodged a complaint on January 23, 2026, alleging sexual harassment. She filed a petition in the High Court seeking suspension of the university's subsequent enquiry. According to the POSH Act, the employer should share the ICC report with both parties and act upon its recommendations within 60 days.
However, in this case, the copies were not provided to either party, and no action was taken within the stipulated time. The complainant's attempts to reach the Vice-Chancellor and Padma Shri awardee, Syed Ainul Hasan, have been unsuccessful, with the Registrar stating that the matter is sub judice.
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