Thoothukudi schoolgirl sexual assault and murder case: Death sentence referred to HC
The death sentence of Dharma Muneeswaran, convicted for the sexual assault and murder of a schoolgirl in Thoothukudi, has been referred to the Madras High Court. The convict is currently seeking to appeal the trial court's decision.
Why it matters
This case involves serious criminal justice proceedings and public outcry regarding police response times and violence against women.
The death sentence awarded by the Special Court for POCSO Act cases in Thoothukudi to Dharma Muneeswaran of Sayalkudi convicted in the sexual assault and murder case of a 17-year-old Class XII schoolgirl in the district has been referred to the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.
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