India, May 19 -- A significant verdict was delivered by Judge R Nandhini Devi of Coimbatore Mahila Court on May 13, 2025. She announced the quantum of punishment against all nine men arrested in the Pollachi sexual assault case, guilty and sentenced the accused to life imprisonment till death. The people of Tamil Nadu, especially all women groups, welcomed the judgment. Most people consider the verdict a victory for women. Does this verdict convey any message? Yes, it does.

The court held the accused Thirunavukkarasu, Sabareesan, Vasantha Kumar, Satish, Manivannan, Haron Paul, Babu, Arulanantham and Arun Kumar, guilty under multiple sections of the law and ordered a total compensation of ?85 lakh for the survivors. The nine individuals f...