Kerala HC Rejects Plea to Cancel Dileep’s Bail in Actor Assault Case

In a significant development, the Kerala High Court has dismissed the state government’s plea seeking the cancellation of bail for Malayalam actor Dileep in the high-profile actor assault case. The court, led by Justice Sophie Thomas, rejected the government’s claims that Dileep was using his liberty to manipulate the investigation by influencing witnesses and tampering with evidence. Dileep vehemently denied these allegations in his affidavit, emphasizing that the trial court had already examined a substantial number of prosecution witnesses, and there was no basis for concerns about him influencing the ongoing investigation.

Despite the state’s persistent efforts to revoke Dileep’s bail, the court’s decision highlights the legal complexities surrounding the actor assault case. Concurrently, the court has ordered the submission of a probe report relating to the unauthorized inspection of a crucial memory card in the case. This development reflects the ongoing efforts to ensure a fair and thorough investigation while addressing the survivor’s petition for access to the investigation report. The actor assault case, marked by its sensitivity and high-profile nature, continues to unfold in Kerala’s legal landscape.