We, the undersigned alumni of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, are deeply disturbed by recent reports in the press that an Enquiry Committee has been set up by the College Governing Body to look into allegedly ‘defamatory’ statements made by Associate Professor of Mathematics at the College, Nandita Narain—currently also President of the Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA)—and that this Committee may even recommend her dismissal from service. Ms. Narain’s 33 years of dedicated teaching, her service to the College in many other capacities, her consistent engagement with questions of access to, and the purpose and quality of Higher Education, and her commitment to ensuring the best possible conditions of work and learning for students, teachers and non-teaching staff have earned her, and St. Stephen’s College widespread respect.