The Kerala High Court has accepted the appeal filed by the state government in the sensational 2017 Kerala actress kidnapping and assault case. The government has sought enhancement of the sentence awarded to the accused and action against the other acquitted accused. The Ernakulam Sessions Court has convicted six people and sentenced them to jail. The case has sparked a nationwide debate on women’s safety. The case has once again gained importance with the High Court accepting the appeal for hearing. Officials said that the legal process will continue to ensure justice for the victim.

High Court accepts Kerala government’s appeal in actress attack case
The Kerala High Court has accepted the appeal filed by the state government in the sensational 2017 Kerala actress kidnapping and assault case. The government has sought enhancement of the sentence awarded to the accused and action against the other acquitted accused. The Ernakulam Sessions Court has convicted six people and sentenced them to jail. The case has sparked a nationwide debate on women’s safety. The case has once again gained importance with the High Court accepting the appeal for hearing. Officials said that the legal process will continue to ensure justice for the victim.

