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T.N. to lay roads in remote areas, including one to Vachathi

Tamil Nadu government allocates ₹5.75 crore for laying roads in remote villages, including Vachathi-Kalasapadi tribal road.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

Anbumani welcomes dismissal of appeals of two convicts in Vachathi case by SC

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

The Vachathi story: justice delivered, after the State turns mob

In Vachathi, June 20, 1992, a joint force of the forest, police and revenue departments descended on the Malayali tribal village in an ostensible “crackdown on sandalwood logging”. This raid left a trail of gendered violence, with the rape of 18 tribal girls and the pillage of a village. After…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

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The triumph of Vachathi over a hostile state

The villagers of Vachathi in Tamil Nadu have created history and the court verdict is testament to their resolve to ensure their justice

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Victory for the weak: On justice and the Vachathi verdict

The Vachathi judgment also marks a paradigm shift in Indian jurisprudence, for it is the first time that a community of Adivasis has defeated the collective might of the state

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Political leaders hail Madras HC verdict on Vachathi brutality

TN pol. leaders hail Madras HC verdict on Vachathi atrocities; Thirumavalavan recalls legal battle & CPI(M) support; Veeramani calls for awareness; Ranjan Kumar laments delay; Govt. urged to provide relief & jobs to affected.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Madras High Court to deliver its verdict on appeal petitions in the Vachathi State violence case on September 29

In Dharmapuri, a little-known tribal hamlet, 18 young girls were brutally victimised by a contingent of forest, revenue, and police personnel in 1992. The Madras High Court is set to deliver its verdict on the appeal petitions of the 269 accused personnel, including 17 convicted of rape. Survivors recall the…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

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