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Madras High Court takes suo motu action in Anna University sexual assault case
Madras High Court stepped in after allegations of police lapses in Anna University sexual assault case. Advocates demanded action for student safety and a CBI probe. Case adjourned.
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Madras High Court takes suo motu action in Anna University sexual assault case

Madras High Court takes suo motu cognisance of case; Advocates demand CBI probe, student safety measures

·         Court adjourns hearing to Saturday, December 28

The Madras High Court took suo motu cognisance of the sexual assault case at Anna University, directing the Tamil Nadu government and police to file a detailed report.

The move came after a letter from an advocate R Varalakshmi highlighted lapses in the police investigation, including the exposure of the survivor’s identity through a reportedly leaked FIR. She urged the court to transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing confusion over the arrest of only one suspect while the survivor had mentioned two individuals in the FIR.

Another lawyer, Krishnamurthy, pointed out the distress faced by the survivor’s family following the release of the FIR. He also raised concerns about the safety of women in hostels across educational institutions, urging the court to address this systemic issue.

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