Chennai Court Convicts Gnanasekaran In Anna University Sexual Assault Case

On December 23, 2024, Gnanasekaran was accused of trespassing onto Anna university campus and sexually assaulting a female student.

Gnanasekaran was apprehended by the Greater Chennai Police just two days later, on December 25.

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A Mahila Court in Chennai has convicted Gnanasekaran in the high-profile Anna University sexual assault case, affirming that all charges against him have been conclusively proven. The sentence details are expected to be pronounced on June 2.

Mahila Court Judge M Rajalakshmi has found Gnanasekaran guilty of 11 charges, including rape, as per a report on Times of India.

"Today, he was pronounced guilty by the court. The details of the sentence will be given on June 2," she said.

She stated that Gnanasekaran had pleaded for a reduced sentence, citing his role as the sole provider for his family. "The prosecution strongly objected to this and sought the maximum punishment," she added.

Representing the accused, Advocate B Jayaprakash Narayanan told ANI, "The charges have been proved by the court...They have given a judgment today...There is no delay in the judgment. The entire care has been completed in 35 days...The court has framed charges against only one person..."

Anna University Sexual Assault Case

The incident, which shocked the city, took place on December 23, 2024. Gnanasekaran, a resident of Kottur and operator of a nearby biryani stall, was accused of trespassing onto the university campus, where he sexually assaulted a female student in a secluded area and physically attacked her male companion, reported The News Minute.

Swift action followed the incident, as the survivor and a professor from the university’s Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) committee lodged a formal police complaint. Gnanasekaran was apprehended by the Greater Chennai Police just two days later, on December 25.

During the trial, the defense argued for leniency in sentencing, citing personal circumstances. However, the prosecution firmly opposed, emphasizing the severity of the crime and the accused's extensive criminal history.