The Kerala court, handling the actress assault case, criticized advocate T.B. Mini, the survivor’s counsel, for her behavior and attendance in court. The court noted that the lawyer only appeared for short durations, sometimes for as little as half an hour, and seemed to treat the courtroom as a place to rest rather than engage in legal proceedings.
During the trial related to the 2017 actress abduction case, the court convicted six individuals and acquitted four others, including actor Dileep. The judge, while addressing contempt of court petitions, expressed dissatisfaction with the lawyer’s conduct, highlighting instances where she was found sleeping during brief appearances.
The court’s remarks come amidst ongoing controversy over the verdict in the high-profile case involving the alleged abduction and assault of the actress. The prosecution alleged that the survivor was kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and filmed in obscene circumstances after her car was intercepted near Athani in Angamaly.
The trial court’s judgment acquitted actor Dileep, citing lack of conclusive evidence for criminal conspiracy and evidence destruction charges. Advocate Mini, following the verdict, publicly criticized the court’s decision, disputing the adequacy of evidence presented by the prosecution. The state government has sought legal advice recommending an appeal to the Kerala High Court, questioning the trial court’s findings and the acquittal of Dileep and other accused.
