Victims of Sexual Offences Can't Be Named Even in FIRs: Madras High Court Warns Police

Victims of sexual offences can't be named even in FIRs: Madras High Court warns police

"Identification of the victim should not be revealed in any form; if any deviation is found, the entire police department would be held responsible," the Court said.

Madras High Court directs DGP to ensure names of sexual offence victims do not find place even in FIR

Justice P. Velmurugan orders that the identity of the victims should not be revealed in any form and police should maintain strict confidentiality

Madras High Court initiates Suo Motu contempt against TN Chief Secretary Muruganandam, his predecessor Shiv Das Meena

Tamil Nadu main secretary N. Muruganandam. File | Photocredit: Bijoy Ghosh The Madras High Court, on Friday (June 20, 2025), issued legal notifications to established Tamil Nadu -head secretary N. Muruganandam and his predecessor Shiv Das Meena (according to retired) in Suo Motu contempt for legal proceedings that have been initiated against them and have […]