JNU professor granted bail in sexual harassment case

images (9)JNU professor Atul Johri, who was arrested by the Delhi Police on allegations of sexual harassment, was granted bail by the Patiala House Court.

The Delhi Police on March 20, arrested professor Atul Johri of JNU after allegations of sexual harassment were levelled against him by students. Johri, was produced before duty magistrate Ritu Singh, where he moved a bail plea, saying sending him to jail would spoil his career.

The bail was furnished on a bail bond of Rs 30,000 for each of the eight FIRs registered against him. Police had sought 14-day custody of Johri. Earlier in the day, Johri was detained for questioning.