Controversy Unfolds: Fishermen Leader's Remarks Spark Legal Action

Charles George, president of the Kerala Fishermen Coordination Committee, is facing legal action due to comments he made against the court that acquitted actor Dileep in a high-profile sexual assault case. The remarks were deemed derogatory and potentially inciting public unrest, leading to a police investigation.

Charles George, known as the president of the Kerala Fishermen Coordination Committee, finds himself at the center of a legal storm following remarks regarding a court verdict. His comments came in the wake of the Ernakulam District and Principal Sessions Court's decision to acquit actor Dileep in a notable 2017 sexual assault case.

The Ernakulam Central Police initiated a case against George based on a complaint by lawyer P J Paulson. The details allege that George's statement had the potential to provoke public disturbance by being derogatory towards the judiciary. The complaint led to a directive for police action by the Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court.

The case is being investigated under statutes related to inciting public disorder. Police have confirmed they will soon interrogate George regarding his contentious remarks. The 2017 case concluded by convicting six individuals while four, including Dileep, were acquitted.

(With inputs from agencies.)