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Actor Dileep's Case: Verdict Deferred to December 8
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Verdict in 2017 actor assault case reserved for December 8.
- Dileep and nine others must appear in court for judgment.
- The trial has faced significant delays and legal challenges.
The Principal District and Sessions Court in Ernakulam has concluded the trial in the 2017 actor assault case, reserving its verdict for December 8. Actor Dileep, one of ten accused, is required to appear for the judgment pronouncement. This protracted legal battle has navigated multiple appeals through the Kerala High Court and the Supreme Court.
Key issues during the trial included allegations of evidence tampering and disputes over bail conditions, leading to significant delays. The case centers on the February 17, 2017, incident where a South Indian actor was allegedly abducted, assaulted for two hours, and filmed by assailants near Kochi.
Dileep was arrested in July 2017 and spent 88 days in custody before being granted bail. The prime accused, Sunil NS, known as 'Pulsar Suni,' along with Dileep and others, are currently on bail. The Supreme Court had previously urged expedited completion of the trial, with timelines extended multiple times.
