Archive · 21 May 2025
AIADMK Protests, Bail Plea in Arakkonam Sexual Harassment Case
A DMK worker named Deivaseyal is accused of sexually harassing a college student.
The AIADMK party protested, criticizing the DMK government's handling of the case.
The National Commission for Women is now involved, calling for a thorough investigation.
Deivaseyal and his wife have requested anticipatory bail, denying the allegations and claiming political motivation behind the complaint.
The complainant claims that she was stalked and forced into marriage by Deivaseyal.
Police have filed a case, and the legal process is ongoing.
AIADMK staged a protest in Arakkonam against the DMK government regarding sexual harassment allegations against DMK worker R. Deivaseyal.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has called for an immediate and impartial investigation into the allegations.
Deivaseyal and his wife sought anticipatory bail from the Madras High Court.
The complaint alleges Deivaseyal stalked and coerced a college student into marriage, despite her divorce proceedings.
Police have registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- Who
- R. Deivaseyal (DMK worker) and a 20-year-old college student
- What
- Allegations of sexual harassment, stalking and coercion; protests and legal action.
- When
- May 2025
- Where
- Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Allegations and subsequent legal and political actions following the accusations.
AIADMK & Complainant
Accused & DMK
Government's Response
AIADMK & Complainant
AIADMK alleges inaction by the DMK government and demands justice for the victim. They also highlighted the issue of illicit liquor.
Accused & DMK
The accused denies all the charges and claims the complaint was filed by political rivals; they stated there was a delay in filing the complaint.
- Accused
- R. Deivaseyal (DMK worker)
- Accusations
- Sexual harassment, stalking, coercion
- Complainant
- 20-year-old college student
- Location
- Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu
- Police Action
- FIR filed, investigation underway
- NCW Involvement
- Sought immediate investigation
- Bail Request
- Deivaseyal and his wife have filed for anticipatory bail
