Pavitra Bhardwaj suicide case: Principal’s suspension revoked

The news of revocation led to protests from teachers who called it illegal.

A letter signed by DU Teachers’ Association President Nandita Narain and other teachers said, “We take serious note of the manner in which the chairman, has on the grave matter of Ms Pavitra Bhardwaj case, without placing the matter before the governing body, has proceeded to recommend to the Vice-Chancellor that the suspension of Dr G K Arora be revoked.”

On September 30, 2013, Pavitra had set herself on fire in front of the Delhi Secretariat. She had succumbed to injuries on October 7. She had alleged that she was sexually and mentally harassed by the principal and another staff member.