Summary:
Kochi, Feb 21 (PTI) The Kerala High Court on Monday allowed the request of the victim in the 2017 actress assault case to be made a part of the proceedings in the plea moved by actor Dileep opposing the further probe in the matter by the police.
The high court also heard substantial arguments, on the behalf of the actor, during the day"s proceedings which remained inconclusive and would continue on Tuesday.
During the hearing, held in physical appearance mode, senior advocate B Raman Pillai -- appearing for Dileep -- told the court that the initiation of further probe within hours of receiving some information from director Balachandra Kumar, indicates that it was "stage-managed".
He termed the further investigation as a sham and an attempt to protract the trial in the case.
The court, however, during the hearing asked why the fresh evidence cannot be investigated.
The actor"s lawyers said that the fresh probe was initiated without first getting the permission of the trial court which was required as per the law laid down by the Supreme Court.