The Kerala High Court will hear appeals filed by Martin Antony and two other convicts challenging their conviction in the actress abduction and sexual assault case on February 4, 2026. The convicts were sentenced to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment by a trial court, and Antony has sought acquittal and suspension of sentence pending appeal.
A Kerala court acquitted actor Dileep in the 2017 actress assault case, invoking the Latin maxim Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum. The verdict emphasised that justice must prevail solely on evidence, regardless of pressure or allegations.
A Kerala court has acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in the 2017 actress abduction and assault case, while convicting prime accused Pulsar Suni and five others for gang rape and related offences. Sentencing is scheduled for December 12.
Today(12th August), the Supreme Court sought the Kerala government’s response on the third bail plea of Sunil NS, known as ‘Pulsar’ Suni, an accused in the 2017 Kerala actress assault case involving actor Dileep. The court also stayed the High Court’s order for Suni to deposit Rs. 25,000 as costs.
The Kerala High Court directed the Sessions Court to provide the victim of the 2017 actress assault case with a report on unauthorized access to crucial digital evidence. The evidence, stored on a memory card, is related to the high-profile case involving a well-known actor. The court also established protocols for handling sensitive materials in legal procedures.
