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HC puts on hold Stephen’s teacher’s arrest for molestation

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday put on hold till August 17 the arrest of St. Stephen’s chemistry teacher accused of molesting a doctoral student.

Justice Indermeet Kaur asked Delhi Police not to arrest Satish Kumar, an assistant professor in the chemistry department, after he filed an anticipatory bail plea apprehending arrest.

Posting the matter for August 17, the court issued notice to city police and asked them to file a status report on the investigation in the case. The court also asked Kumar to join the investigation when asked by police.

Kumar moved the high court after a trial court on June 23 dismissed his anticipatory bail plea.

On a complaint from the student, police registered a case against Kumar on various charges, including stalking and sexual harassment.

In the FIR lodged on June 19, the doctoral student said Satish Kumar “sexually assaulted” her on October 15, 2013, inside a laboratory.

According to the complaint, he also followed her to a Metro station close to the college after she moved away on freeing herself from the teacher’s clutches.

The student alleged that she was first harassed in May 2013 in the same laboratory where she was sexually assaulted. She said the harassment continued despite her resistence.

The Ph.D. student said Kumar stopped guiding her in her research and kept a watch on her social media accounts. She accused college principal Valson Thampu of siding with the accused teacher.

In his plea, Satish Kumar, 40, termed the woman’s charges “concocted” and said there was not a single eyewitness to any of the alleged incidents.

He said there was no need to arrest him as he was ready to join investigation.

Satish Kumar’s counsel contended that the teacher could not have molested or followed the woman as he was 85 percent physically disabled and walked with the help of a stick.

Delhi Police opposed the bail plea, saying the allegations against Satish Kumar were “very serious”.

Police said the woman on Thursday handed over a tape of a conversation between Kumar and college principal in her presence, where Kumar was allegedly heard influencing Thampu.

In a statement earlier, St. Stephen’s said it was uncompromisingly committed to the safety and dignity of women on the campus and that no effort would be spared to ensure justice in the case.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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