IIT Kanpur Professor Accused of Domestic Violence by Wife

Domestic Violence Allegations Against IIT Kanpur Faculty

New Delhi, July 29: A professor from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has been charged by the Kalyanpur police following a complaint lodged by his wife. She has accused him of domestic violence, physical assault, mental harassment, and marital cruelty. The wife is also a faculty member at IIT Kanpur, holding the position of assistant professor.

The couple, who married in December 2012, has two young children. The wife claims that both she and her children have been living in a state of constant mental distress and fear due to her husband's alleged actions over the past several months.

In her allegations, she stated that her husband, Nishith Srivastava, was involved with a married PhD student under his supervision in 2022. Furthermore, she claims that since November 2025, he has been engaged in another inappropriate relationship with a female professor.

According to the complainant, her husband's behavior became increasingly aggressive when she voiced her objections to these relationships. She alleges that he pressured her to accept the situation and remain silent.

The woman has accused her husband of physical violence and intimidation. She recounted an incident on November 11, 2025, when he allegedly damaged household items, threw belongings, and destroyed their children's books during an argument. She also claimed he threatened her with a kitchen knife during this altercation.

Another incident mentioned in her complaint occurred on January 15, 2026, when she confronted him about his alleged relationship, leading to an assault that resulted in injuries to her eye, ear, and head.

On July 5, 2026, she alleged that her husband attempted to enter their home against her wishes, prompting her to call security personnel, which led to a dispute.

Additionally, she claimed that CCTV cameras installed at their residence were being used to monitor her and her children's activities continuously.

The woman has provided the police with various documents, including photographs of her injuries, records related to the CCTV, emails sent to the security department, and copies of previous complaints made to the IIT Kanpur police outpost and other officials.

She has requested legal action against her husband and sought protection for herself and her children.

Following her complaint, the Kalyanpur police have registered a case and initiated an investigation. The allegations have yet to be independently verified.