Suni has been in judicial custody for almost six years in connection with the infamous case when a prominent female actor was abducted, driven around in a car, photographed and sexually assaulted, allegedly at actor Dileep’s behest.
Sunil NS, also known by his moniker Pulsar Suni, is the first accused in the case.
The offences charged against the accused persons are under sections 120(b), 109, 342, 366, 354, 354(b), 357, 376(d), 201, 212 with 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and 66E and 66A of the Information Technology Act (IT Act).
Suni had allegedly revealed to investigators that prominent figures from the Malayalam Film Industry, including Dileep, were not only involved in the crime but were also the masterminds behind it.
While hearing Suni’s bail plea, Justice PV Kunhikrishnan remarked that even if the accused has spent six years behind bars and the trial hasn’t concluded, bail can only be granted after considering the gravity of the offences alleged to have been committed by him.
He also remarked that the evidence given by the survivor actress prima facie showed that the incident was brutal in nature.
“There are some decisions that say that the gravity of the offences have to be considered as well…. prima facie the evidence of the victim…how brutal it is,” the single-judge remarked before reserving his verdict on the matter.
Source: Barandbench
