Jalgaon Medical College Dean Dr. Girish Vitthalrao Thakur Faces Harassment & Caste Abuse Claims.

GMC Jalgaon Dean Dr. Girish Vitthalrao Thakur Accused of Sexual Harassment, Caste Abuse, and Death Threats; Police Refuse FIR

• Jalgaon Medical College Dean’s Harassment Scandal

• POSH Act Fails at Maharashtra Medical College

• The Double Silence: Women’s Commission & Police Fail

• Whistleblower Professor Silenced in Jalgaon

An exclusive Sprouts News SIT investigation exposes GMC Jalgaon Dean Dr. Girish Vitthalrao Thakur for alleged sexual harassment, caste-based insults, and economic coercion against a female professor. Despite complaints to the Women’s Commission and police, no FIR has been registered, raising serious concerns over POSH Act enforcement and institutional accountability in Maharashtra’s medical education system.

In a shocking case from Maharashtra’s medical education sector, the Dean of Government Medical College (GMC), Jalgaon, Dr. Girish Vitthalrao Thakur, stands accused of serious sexual harassment, caste-based abuse, and death threats by a female Assistant Professor. A detailed investigation by the Sprouts News Investigation Team (SIT) reveals a pattern of alleged abuse of power, economic coercion, and systematic intimidation. The case, filed with the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, has seen zero progress, while Jalgaon Police have refused to register an FIR, raising grave questions about institutional accountability under the POSH Act 2013.

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The complainant, a surgeon at the college, has outlined a timeline of alleged harassment that created a hostile work environment. The Sprouts News SIT has reviewed documents detailing incidents where Dr. Thakur allegedly made inappropriate remarks about her clothing, suggested private meetings at his home, and used obscene language. These actions, if proven, constitute a clear violation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013, and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

A Pattern of Predatory Behavior and Workplace Intimidation

The allegations against Dean Dr. Girish Vitthalrao Thakur extend beyond verbal remarks to a calculated campaign of professional sabotage. According to the complaint accessed by the Sprouts News Investigation Team, the harassment began in June 2024 and escalated when the professor resisted his advances. Dr. Thakur allegedly threatened her with transfers, job loss, and caste-based discrimination to force her into submission, weaponizing his administrative authority.

This abuse of power reportedly manifested in concrete professional and economic retaliation. The complainant was systematically denied surgical duties, stripped of necessary cooperation from staff, and burdened with an excessive workload. Furthermore, her salaries and incentives were allegedly withheld, and her biometric attendance was blocked, constituting severe economic coercion aimed at breaking her resolve.

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Institutional Failure: Women’s Commission and Police Inaction Exposed

The systemic failure to protect the victim is a central theme of this scandal. On May 30, 2025, the Maharashtra State Commission for Women registered the case (Case No. MMSA/MI-25/MIGO-GA/KA-04/3535). However, over five months later, the committee formed remains a mere formality, and the professor has received no relief or protection, highlighting a critical gap in the state’s accountability mechanisms.

The police response has been equally alarming. On August 7, 2025, the professor filed a detailed complaint with the Jalgaon police, citing harassment, intimidation, and discrimination by Dr. Thakur. Despite the severity of the allegations, which include potential IPC violations, the police refused to file a First Information Report (FIR). This refusal points to a blatant protection of the accused and a denial of due process, effectively silencing the victim and undermining the rule of law.

POSH Act in Tatters: A Test for Maharashtra’s Accountability

This case at GMC Jalgaon represents a critical test for the implementation of the POSH Act in Maharashtra’s public institutions. The evidence paints a disturbing picture of how power can be misused to victimize subordinates, compounded by caste-based insults and threats of violence. The silence and inaction of the very bodies designed to prevent such injustice—the Women’s Commission and the police—expose a profound institutional rot.

The Sprouts News SIT concludes that the continued inaction signals a total breakdown of accountability. It erodes faith in workplace safety laws, especially for women in government service. The Sprouts News Investigation Team will continue to track this case closely, demanding justice for the victim and accountability from the authorities who have thus far failed in their duty.