Uttar Pradesh Women's Commission Open to Reviewing Acquittal of Professor in Sexual Exploitation Case
Can take up Prof's acquittal in sexual exploitation case if parties approach us: UP women’s body chief
Hindustan Times
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Babita Singh Chauhan, chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission, stated that the commission can reconsider the acquittal of a college professor accused of sexual exploitation if the complainants approach them. The professor was acquitted due to lack of evidence, as witnesses did not corroborate the allegations during the trial.
- 01The Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission can review the acquittal if approached by complainants.
- 02The professor was acquitted due to insufficient evidence and lack of corroboration from victims.
- 03The case originated from an anonymous complaint forwarded to various authorities.
- 04The court highlighted the possibility of evidence fabrication against the professor.
- 05The professor had been out on bail during the trial and was arrested after absconding.
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Babita Singh Chauhan, chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission, indicated that the commission is open to revisiting the acquittal of a college professor accused of sexually exploiting female students, provided that the complainants or affected parties reach out to them. The professor was acquitted by a court in Hathras on March 24, citing a lack of evidence and the absence of corroboration from the alleged victims. The case emerged from an FIR filed in March 2025, following an anonymous complaint that included photographs of the professor allegedly behaving inappropriately with students. However, during the trial, none of the witnesses confirmed the allegations, and only one victim provided a statement. The court's ruling noted that the allegations could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt and suggested the possibility of fabricated evidence aimed at implicating the professor, who had previously absconded before being arrested in Prayagraj.
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The decision of the Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission to potentially review the case could provide a platform for the victims to seek justice, impacting their sense of safety and trust in the legal system.
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