Court frames charges against Dileep in actress attack case

KOCHI: Trial in the actress attack case will start from January 28 onwards. The special court in Kochi framed charges against 12 accused including actor Dileep in the case.

The court read the charge sheet to all the accused. Meantime, all accused including Dilieep denied the offence.

The Supreme Court had earlier directed to complete the trial in the case within six months. The court is likely to complete the trial before June.

The court had asked all the accused to appear in the court today. The court also asked the defendant's opinion in the trial. A decision will be taken tomorrow on the hearing of each witness.

Dilieep is the eighth accused in the case. Offences including conspiracy has been charged against Dilieep. A trial court had rejected the actor’s discharge plea from the case relating to the alleged abduction and sexual assault of an actress. There are chances for the actor to approach the high court.