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Madras HC Orders SIT Probe in Anna University Assault Case

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-28T22:27:39.175157+05:30

- The Madras High Court has directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the Anna University sexual assault case and the leak of the FIR, which revealed the victim's identity. - The court ordered the state to pay Rs. 25 lakh as interim compensation to the victim and suggested action against the Chennai Police Commissioner for disclosing investigation details. - The university is providing counseling to the victim, and no fees will be charged from her to ensure her studies are not affected. Source: [Outlook](https://www.outlookindia.com/national/madras-high-court-orders-sit-probe-in-anna-university-sexual-assault-case), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/all-woman-team-to-probe-anna-university-rape-survivor-to-get-compensation-7350546), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ips-officers-team-comprising-women-only-to-probe-anna-university-sexual-assault-case-madras-hc/article69036423.ece)

The Madras High Court has directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the Anna University sexual assault case and the leak of the FIR, which revealed the victim's identity.
The court ordered the state to pay Rs. 25 lakh as interim compensation to the victim and suggested action against the Chennai Police Commissioner for disclosing investigation details.
The university is providing counseling to the victim, and no fees will be charged from her to ensure her studies are not affected.

Source: Outlook, Ndtv, The Hindu