KOCHI: The 2017 actress assault case entered a crucial phase on Wednesday as all three convicted accused approached the Kerala High Court seeking to overturn their convictions. The state government also prepared to challenge the acquittal of actor Dileep and three others.
The appeals come amid intensified police action against the circulation of videos revealing the survivor’s identity.
The second accused, Martin, in his appeal, argued that he was not present in the vehicle during the assault and that the only allegation against him was conspiracy with the prime accused, Pulsar Suni.
He contended that actor Dileep, the eighth accused, faced a similar charge but was acquitted by the trial court, and sought the same relief.