Court Rejects Dileep’s Plea, Survivor’s Complaint on Evidence Tampering to Be Reviewed Soon
The Kerala High Court has dismissed actor Dileep’s petition seeking an adjournment of the hearing into the complaint made by the survivor in the 2017 actress assault case. The survivor had lodged a complaint regarding the alleged unauthorized access to the memory card, a crucial piece of evidence. Dileep, who is accused in the case, argued that the survivor’s new petition was an attempt to delay the trial and final decision.
Justice K. Babu has appointed Attorney Renjith B. Marar as an Amicus Curiae while reserving the verdict for later. In its decision, the High Court highlighted that Dileep was the only one who had raised concerns about investigating the alleged tampering of evidence. The government’s counsel also supported the survivor’s claims. The High Court is expected to make a decision on the survivor’s complaint soon.
During the court proceedings, Dileep’s counsel questioned the motivations behind the survivor’s new complaint regarding unauthorized access to the memory card. However, the survivor’s attorney refuted these claims and also highlighted how the Supreme Court had extended the trial’s deadline. The original deadline given to the Ernakulam trial court by the Supreme Court was March 31, 2024.
On Friday, the Supreme Court granted an additional eight months to complete the trial procedures and reach a verdict in the actress assault case. The bench of justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M. Trivedi extended the time for concluding the trial court proceedings to March 31, 2024.
The case revolves around the abduction and sexual assault of a prominent Malayalam actress inside a moving car by a gang in Kochi on February 17, 2017. The assault was recorded by the attackers. Actor Dileep was detained and sentenced to nearly six months in prison due to his suspected connections to the group involved in the crime.
While the court rejected Dileep’s plea for an adjournment, it remains to be seen how the survivor’s complaint regarding evidence tampering will be resolved. The review of this complaint will be of great importance to the proceedings of the case. The decision by the Kerala High Court is eagerly awaited, as it will shed light on the alleged unauthorized access to the memory card, a critical piece of evidence that could potentially affect the outcome of the trial.
The survivor’s plea for intervention in the matter aims to ensure a fair trial and to address any potential tampering that may have occurred. On the other hand, Dileep’s objections to the investigation into evidence tampering suggest a desire to expedite the trial proceedings. Balancing the interests of both parties will require a careful examination of the evidence presented.
The Supreme Court’s decision to extend the trial’s deadline further emphasizes the significance of a fair and thorough investigation. With the new deadline set for March 31, 2024, the trial court now has additional time to complete the proceedings and deliver a verdict that is just and impartial.
In conclusion, the dismissal of Dileep’s plea by the Kerala High Court indicates that there will be no adjournment of the hearing into the survivor’s complaint on evidence tampering. The court’s decision to review the complaint brings hope for a resolution that ensures the integrity of the trial. The upcoming verdict will be crucial in determining the course of justice for all parties involved in this high-profile case.
