Kochi, Dec 8, 2025

Actor Dileep’s acquittal in the 2017 high-profile actress assault case, in which the verdict was announced on Monday, has triggered sharp and emotionally charged reactions across Kerala’s political and cultural landscape, even as the state government signalled its intent to challenge the verdict in a higher court.

Earlier on Monday, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court acquitted Dileep and three others, holding that the prosecution had failed to establish the charge of criminal conspiracy beyond a reasonable doubt.

The first six accused were found guilty in the case.

All 10 accused were present in the court as directed during the pronouncement of the judgment.

Leading voices from the film fraternity and civil society expressed shock and disappointment at the judgm

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