India, Sept. 17 -- New Delhi

The Delhi High Court has upheld the decision of Jesus and Mary College, under the Delhi University, to terminate the services of a senior faculty member accused of demanding bribes from students in return for attendance and marks.

Justice Jasmeet Singh, in his verdict on Friday that was released later, said that seeking illegal gratification from students was a serious offence that undermined the foundation of academic integrity.

The court was dealing with professor Dr Thelma J Tallo's petition against the Delhi University Appeals Committee's October 2012 decision, affirming her dismissal for alleged misconduct.

The dismissal arose out of a dispute in 2008, when students accused the professor of demanding ...