Restored faith: on Polachi’s decision

Justice, if not delayed, restores the fixed process and public belief in the criminal justice system. In recent decision Polachi sexual harassment caseWhere a Coimbatore Mahailla Court All nine accused convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment For the remaining of their natural life, there is an important step in this regard. More, because Full case A young victim originated from the same petition to help the victim, which helped highlight the involvement of several tent of criminals. In February 2019, A 19 -year -old college student told In Polachi East Police that four people had sexually assaulted him in a car near Polachi 12 days ago. The upcoming investigation revealed that the complaint is only the tip of the iceberg. As in the Prajwal Revna case in Karnataka, the seizure of digital equipment unveiled the full scope of atrocities. Since 2016, a group of young men were systematically hunting on weak young women, using these videos for further exploitation from deprived groups, and further exploitation. Sarasar depression highlighted the collective conscience of the state. Public resentment intensified with the accused coming in contact with the political connection. One was identified as the Wing Secretary (later expelled) of the students of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazgam (AIADMK) Polachi Town (later expelled), while another, involved in the attack on the brother of the survivor, organized a local secretary in the attack on the brothers of the survivor, the post of Amma Paravai, AIADMK-Bed-based Youth Organization. Facing the increasing public pressure, the state government initially transferred the investigation to the Crime Branch-CID and later the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Judge of Women’s Court R. Nandani Devi also directed the state government to give a total compensation of ₹ 85 lakh to the remaining people. The judge said with the argument of the prosecution that the criminals had exploited the video and repeatedly attacked their financial resources, physical strength, political influence, and the remaining people. He insisted that he was clear that the decision should “reflect public hatred of crime”. As an election approach, politicians should oppose the temptation to politicize this decision, which not only gave satisfactory justice, but also challenged the misuse of political and financial clouts. To promote the real sense of security, the government should now assure its citizens of an environment free from exploitation.