Madras High Court asks Tamil Nadu government and police to file report in Anna University case – Tamil Nadu News

The Madras High Court has taken cognizance of the Anna University sexual assault case, asking the Tamil Nadu government and police to submit a detailed report.

The move came after a letter by lawyer R Varalakshmi highlighted shortcomings in the police investigation, including the disclosure of the survivor’s identity through an FIR that was said to have been leaked. She asked 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 named two persons in the FIR.

Another lawyer, Krishnamurthy, highlighted the distress the survivor’s family is facing following the release of the FIR. He also expressed concern about the safety of women in dormitories in educational institutions, urging the court to address this systemic issue.

A division bench comprising Justices SM Subramaniam and V Lakshmi Narayanan listed several parties as respondents, including the State Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Chennai City Police Commissioner, Anna University Vice-Chancellor and Registrar and Kotturpuram Inspector. All women police station.

The court ordered both the government and the police to provide a report on the case and further measures for the safety of the students.

The matter was adjourned to 10.30am on December 28 for further proceedings.