Court Acquits Dileep in 2017 Actress Assault Case Amid Inconsistencies

A local court in Ernakulam cleared Malayalam actor Dileep from conspiracy charges in the 2017 actress assault case. The prosecution, according to the court, failed to provide consistent and sufficient evidence against Dileep. Meanwhile, six others, including primary accused Pulsar Suni, received rigorous imprisonment for the crime.

A local court in Ernakulam has acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in the high-profile 2017 actress sexual assault case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a conspiracy charge against him.

The judgement, released by District and Principal Sessions Court Judge Honey M Varghese, pointed out several inconsistencies and unsustainable arguments from the prosecution.

While Dileep and three others were acquitted, six others, including the primary accused Pulsar Suni, were sentenced to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for their roles in sexually assaulting the actress.

(With inputs from agencies.)