Kerala Actor Assault Case : Supreme Court Says Trial Court Taking Steps For Expeditious Disposal

In the Kerala actor assault case, the Supreme Court on Thursday took note of the status report filed by the trial judge and recorded that the judge is taking every step to dispose of the matter expeditiously.

The Court called for a further progress report to be filed by the trial judge after 6 weeks. The matter will be next listed on December 13. 

The Court directed on September 5 that the trial should be preferably concluded by 31st January 2023.  

Actor Dileep, who is facing trial in the case as the alleged mastermind, had earlier approached the Supreme Court seeking resumption of trial pending before the trial court in the actor assault case. It was contended before the top court that serious prejudice would be caused if the trial is delayed. The actor had requested the top court to fix a time limit for the disposal of the matter.

The case relates to the kidnap and the sexual attack against a female actor in the outskirts of Kochi in February 2017. Dileep is alleged to be the mastermind behind the crime and is facing trial for criminal conspiracy. 

P. GOPALKRISHNAN @ DILEEP vs THE STATE OF KERALA - MA 1433/2022 in Crl.A. No. 1794/2019

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