Debate With Arnab: Is Action Against IIT Bombay Professor Over Alleged Suicide Justified?

Debate With Arnab: Is Action Against IIT Bombay Professor Over Alleged Suicide Justified? The IIT Bombay student-death case has ignited a nationwide debate: was the episode limited to an alleged examination irregularity, or do the family’s allegations of caste-based harassment demand deeper institutional accountability? Second-year student Sahil Wakode died on September 18 after an exam-related incident. IIT Bombay’s Faculty Forum says course instructor and invigilator Professor Suryanarayana Doolla observed alleged unauthorised smartphone use during the mid-semester exam and reported it under Senate-approved academic procedure. IIT Bombay had earlier said no disciplinary action was initiated against the student and that he was counselled and assured the incident would not affect his academic future. After student protests, IIT Bombay suspended Prof Doolla’s deanship and withdrew/apologised for aspects of its earlier public communication. The student’s family has alleged caste-based harassment; an FIR invokes provisions related to abetment of suicide and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating the allegations, and no final finding of liability has been established. Watch Debate With Arnab LIVE as the panel asks: academic protocol or institutional failure? What do the protests and IIT-B’s action signal? And what should the investigation establish before conclusions are drawn? #DebateWithArnab #ArnabGoswami #IITBombay #IITBSuicideCase #SahilWakode #SuryanarayanaDoolla #ProfessorDoolla #SCSTAct #MumbaiCrimeBranch #IITBombayProtest #ChatGPTExamRow #ExamControversy #CasteDiscrimination #StudentDeath #CampusNews #EducationNews #IndiaNews #LiveNews #RepublicWorld #RepublicTV #BreakingNews #RepublicNews #IndiaNews #LiveNews #RepublicExclusive #RepublicWorldLive #ArnabGoswami #RepublicDigital #NationFirst Watch More ➡️ Videos On: @republicdefence Visit Now ➡️ Full Story On: https://www.republicworld.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Republic TV is India's no.1 English news channel since its launch. Watch Republic YouTube Channel to get all the breaking news updates, LIVE news, videos and perspectives from Republic Media Network's battery of reporters, anchors, and producers spread across India and the world. Watch Republic for Arnab Goswami's most watched debates. Republic TV makes news accessible at all times and across devices. At Republic, we keep you updated with up-to-the-minute news on the world of politics, sports, entertainment, business, defense, science, health, lifestyle, gadgets, and much more. We believe in Breaking the story and Breaking the Silence. But most importantly, for us ‘You Are Republic, We Are Your Voice.’ 🌟 Don’t just watch the news—LIVE IT with Republic! From the big headlines to behind-the-scenes moments, follow us everywhere: 🌐 Website: www.republicworld.com 👍 Facebook: Facebook: RepublicWorld 🐦 Twitter: Twitter: republic 📸 Instagram: Instagram: republicworld 📢 Telegram: https://t.me/RepublicLive 📱 WhatsApp Channels: 💬 Digital: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL... 💬 World: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va1w... Disclaimer: Republic Media Network may provide content through third-party websites, operating systems, platforms, and portals (‘Third-Party Platforms’). Republic does not control and has no liability for Third-Party Platforms, including content hosted, advertisements, security, functionality, operation, or availability.