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Anna University assault case: Convict gets 30 years in jail
By Chennaivision on June 3, 2025

A Chennai court on Monday sentenced the 37-year-old man convicted of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old Anna University student after trespassing on the campus in December 2024 to life imprisonment, saying he must remain in prison for at least 30 years without remission. Judge M Rajalakshmi pronounced the sentence, citing the severity of the crime. On Wednesday last, she convicted Gnanasekaran,… Continue reading "Anna University assault case: Convict gets 30 years in jail"
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‘DMK supporter, not member’: Stalin on Anna University sex assault accused
By Chennaivision on January 9, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday clarified that the accused arrested in the Anna University student sexual assault case was a DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) supporter, not a party member. Addressing the state assembly, Stalin spoke about the accused’s pictures with some DMK functionaries. “He could have taken pictures with ministers and politicians, nothing wrong in it. But… Continue reading "‘DMK supporter, not member’: Stalin on Anna University sex assault accused"
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‘Anna University sexual assault case is being politicised’, says Madras HC
By Chennaivision on January 3, 2025
The Madras High Court on Thursday said that the sexual assault case at Anna University is “being politicised”. The observation was made during a hearing where the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK)’s counsel voiced concerns over the police denying permission for a planned protest in Chennai regarding the incident. “Anna University sexual assault case is being politicised. There is no genuine… Continue reading "‘Anna University sexual assault case is being politicised’, says Madras HC"
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Women’s panel begins probe into Anna University sexual assault case
By Chennaivision on December 31, 2024
A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday commenced its enquiry into the sexual assault on the Anna University student. The NCW which on its own took cognisance of the alleged rape of the 19-year-old student on the university campus last week, constituted a two-member fact finding committee to investigate the incident. The committee consists of… Continue reading "Women’s panel begins probe into Anna University sexual assault case"
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‘POSH’ committee compulsory for girl student’s safety: Higher Education Department tells Universities
By Chennaivision on December 30, 2024
The Higher Education Department has issued new guidelines to enhance security measures in educational institutions. In a video conference held with senior officials, Secretary Gopal outlined essential steps to ensure campus safety, particularly for women. In a statement released after the meeting, the Secretary emphasized the importance of mandatory security measures. Every educational institution must ensure campus security and prioritize… Continue reading "‘POSH’ committee compulsory for girl student’s safety: Higher Education Department tells Universities"
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Anna University sexual assault issue: AIADMK, BJP stage protest, 1,500 arrested
By Chennaivision on December 27, 2024

A day after the sexual assault of a woman student on Anna University campus in Chennai came to light, AIADMK and BJP workers staged a protest demanding justice on Thursday. Following the protest, both the party workers were detained by the police. Earlier, Student Federation of India, a wing of CPM, staged a protest in front of Anna University. On… Continue reading "Anna University sexual assault issue: AIADMK, BJP stage protest, 1,500 arrested"
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Owner of a biryani stall arrested for ‘sexually assaulting’ student of Chennai’s Anna University
By Chennaivision on December 26, 2024

One person has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a second-year engineering student Monday night at Chennai’s Anna University campus. Kottur resident Gnanasekaran, 37, who runs a biryani stall on a sidewalk nearby, has confessed to the crime. The student told the Greater Chennai police on 24 December that she was assaulted by a stranger in front of her male… Continue reading "Owner of a biryani stall arrested for ‘sexually assaulting’ student of Chennai’s Anna University"
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College student sexually assaulted at Anna University
By Chennaivision on December 25, 2024

In a shocking incident on Tuesday night, a college student was sexually assaulted by unidentified individuals on the Anna University campus. The perpetrators also attacked the victim’s boyfriend, who is a fellow student. According to police sources, the incident occurred when the two students were returning to campus after attending Christmas Eve prayers at a nearby church. The attack happened… Continue reading "College student sexually assaulted at Anna University"
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High Court orders to fill 372 vacancies in Anna University and affiliated colleges
By Chennaivision on October 20, 2023

A division bench of the Madras High Court comprising justices R Suresh Kumar and G Arul Murugan on Thursday directed Anna University to complete within three months the selection process for appointing 372 assistant professors to constituent colleges. Allowing the varsity to go ahead with the selection process, the bench made it clear that the concession in written examination and… Continue reading "High Court orders to fill 372 vacancies in Anna University and affiliated colleges"

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