The Supreme Court of India ruled that the case against Jayalalithaa has been abated, clarifying that this does not equate to an exoneration. Reports indicate that the legal proceedings surrounding her conviction were complex, with earlier appeals made to the High Court of Karnataka, which had set aside the conviction order. The case has been a subject of scrutiny, with the Special Public Prosecutor, Kiran S. Javali, noting that the trial proceedings resulted in a conviction, which was subsequently appealed. Furthermore, police investigations are ongoing, with Advocate Jairaj J. stating that authorities have yet to present any evidence or records to the court, and police custody has been extended until February 21.
#WATCH | Advocate Jairaj J, representing the accused, says, "...Police are still investigating the matter...Police have taken their custody till 21st February...Police have not posted any evidence or record before the court so far..." https://t.co/oKIzupnvey https://t.co/1N3SDgiMlS
Bengaluru, Karnataka: Special Public Prosecutor Advocate Kiran S Javali says, "The trial proceedings resulted in a conviction, against which she appealed to the Honorable High Court of Karnataka. The High Court set aside the conviction order. However, the matter was later taken… https://t.co/03MSvkuTsY https://t.co/HSIoiUA20d
11/02/25 - Vasant @ Girish Akbarasab Sanavale Vs. State of Karnataka [Criminal Appeal No. 593 of 2022]: https://t.co/N3nErgi9rY #Criminal #Appeal #SupremeCourt