Nannaya University Staff, Students Face Defamation Charges

Swift Summary

• The Rajanagaram police have registered a case against K. Yamini Jyotsna, Head of the Political science Department at Adikavi Nannaya University, and four girl students for allegedly circulating photos framing a false ‘affair’ involving a 21-year-old M.sc student.
• The victim filed a written complaint on August 6, accusing Ms. Jyotsna and the four students of spreading doctored images in social media and among university authorities.
• An unidentified person contacted the victim’s father wiht these photos, alleging his daughter was involved in an ‘affair’ on campus.
• It is reported that ms.Jyotsna received these photos in January through her sources and shared them with university authorities to support claims about the alleged affair.
• Two internal inquiries were initiated by Adikavi Nannaya University in April and May to investigate harassment allegations but have yet to show progress. One committee is headed by a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police.
• due to emotional trauma from this incident, the victim stated she has been unable to attend classes, while her parents are considering withdrawing her from school entirely.
• The case has been registered under appropriate sections of the Information Technology Act,2000; police investigations are ongoing.

Indian Opinion analysis

This incident highlights important concerns regarding institutional safeguards for student privacy and mental well-being within academic settings. Accusations involving senior faculty members underscore potential power imbalances that could impede fair inquiry processes or reporting mechanisms if not handled transparently.

The lack of resolution despite two internal probes raises questions about accountability standards within Adikavi Nannaya University’s inquiry framework. Any delays in justice risk exacerbating psychological harm for victims while diminishing trust in institutional grievance systems.

The legal measures under the IT Act appear critical for addressing misuse of digital platforms as vehicles for harassment or defamation – an issue increasingly relevant given shifting dynamics between personal lives and technology use on campuses across India.

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