Kochi (Kerala): The District Court on Friday observed that the sensational nature of the case cannot influence the outcome while delivering the punishment in the 2017 actress assault case.

The court made these remarks while pronouncing the quantum of punishment for the prime accused, Pulsar Suni, and five other convicts, who were each sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 50,000, with additional imprisonment in case of non-payment.

"This case has created a sensation, but the court should bear in mind that the sensational nature of the case does not make any impact on the mind of the court while awarding the sentence. The court, while awarding the sentence, has to balance justice for society and the offender by considering the crime's aggravated history, reform pot

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