September 29, 2023 1:25 PM

HC dismisses plea for further appeal in Vachathi case; orders compensation amount of Rs 10 lakh to 18 women

The Madras High Court dismissed the plea for a further appeal in the Vachathi case and pronounced the final verdict today. The Court upheld the judgement by the Dharmapuri District Sessions Court and ordered a compensation amount of 10 lakh rupees to 18 women who were raped in Vachathi village in Dharmapuri district on June 20, 1992. The Judgement said that 5 lakh rupees in the compensation should be collected from those accused in the case. The Judge recommended government jobs for all the fami...