In a damning expose, The CSR Journal has accessed exclusive documents revealing major administrative negligence at South Calcutta Law College—where Manojit Mishra, the prime accused in the recent gangrape of a law student, was officially designated as a student liaison despite a disturbing criminal record.

Accused Manojit Mishra Had 11 Criminal Cases, Yet Was Made Student Point of Contact

An official notice dated August 13, 2024, issued by the Vice Principal of South Calcutta Law College, explicitly named Mishra as the designated contact for all student queries and dealings. Shockingly, this appointment came despite Mishra having at least 11 pending criminal cases against him at the time, four of which were related to molestation, according to police records.

The notice, still available on the college’s official website and bearing the institution’s stamp, directed students to approach Mishra for all campus-related matters. Mishra, a graduate-turned-temporary staffer, was thus given institutional access and authority, despite his serious criminal antecedents—described by police as “no secret.”

Arrest in Gangrape Case Brings Systemic Failures to Light

On June 25, 2025, Monojit Mishra, along with law students Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed, was arrested for the alleged gangrape of a fellow student inside the college premises. The incident has since sparked widespread outrage and drawn attention to the college’s glaring administrative lapses.

Contradictory Campus Timing Directives Raise Eyebrows

Adding to the controversy is the timeline of official college notices. Just nine days after naming Mishra as the student liaison, on August 22, 2024, the college issued another circular prohibiting students from remaining on campus after 4:00 PM. Final classes were to end by 3:45 PM. Similar reminders were issued again on September 9 and November 14.

Despite these directives, the alleged sexual assault took place inside the college after hours, raising serious questions about the enforcement of security protocols and campus supervision.

Students and Activists Demand Accountability

The revelations have triggered strong reactions from students, rights groups, and civil society. Many are questioning how someone with Mishra’s background was allowed not only on campus, but in a position of authority. The incident is being seen as the tragic consequence of systemic administrative failures and a shocking disregard for student safety.

Calls are now growing louder for a thorough investigation into the college’s internal functioning and for those responsible to be held accountable for putting students at risk.