Overview

• Janani, a law student, was confronted on September 23 at Coimbatore’s flower market by several men who called her sleeveless kurta “indecent.”
• She challenged the men’s remarks, asserted her right to choose her clothing, and questioned their authority to police dress in a public market.
• The men cited past “untoward incidents” at the market as justification for their comments and at one point told her to stop recording.
• A video of the exchange circulated widely online, with many users condemning the harassment and expressing support for the student.
• News18 reported that she warned she could pursue legal action, while neither outlet cited any police action or official response to the incident.