Kerala 2017 Actress Assault Case: Prosecution Seeks Life Sentence

The prosecution in the 2017 actress assault case will pursue life imprisonment for six persons convicted. While Dileep and three others were acquitted, the prosecution plans to appeal. The verdict found guilty involved in rape, conspiracy, and abetment, with the prosecution determined to maximize sentencing.

The prosecution in the 2017 sexual assault case of an actress in Kerala seeks life imprisonment for six individuals convicted. The court is set to decide on the sentence on Friday.

On December 8, Ernakulam Principal Sessions Judge Honey M Varghese declared Sunil alias Pulsar Suni, Martin Antony, Manikandan B, Vijesh V P, Salim H, and Pradeep guilty.

Actor Dileep and three others were acquitted. Special Public Prosecutor V Aja Kumar stated the prosecution is prepared to maximize the punishment, highlighting factors such as rape, conspiracy, and abetment.

Kumar expressed the urgency for a copy of the judgment to understand Dileep's acquittal and mentioned plans to challenge the acquittals in the Kerala High Court.

The case stems from a shocking incident where multiple assailants held the actress captive in her car, triggering public outrage.

(With inputs from agencies.)