Chennai, June 2 -- A Special Court on Monday sentenced 37-year-old Gnanasekaran,
a DMK sympathizer, to rigorous life imprisonment with a minimum term of 30 years in the
sensational state-owned Anna University sexual assault case.
After months of hearing arguments from both the sides, the court concluded the proceedings
on May 23, 2025.
On May 28, the court found Gnanasekaran guilty of the crime while adjourning the sentence
to today.
Awarding the quantum of punishment, the court handed a life sentence to Gnanasekaran,
specifying that it should be no less than 30 years of rigorous imprisonment--a rare and
stern punishment that underscores the gravity of the offense.
In addition, the court also imposed a fine of Rs 90,000 on the con...