Actress Assault Case: Survivor Criticizes Trial Court, Says 'Not Every Citizen Is Treated Equally Before Law'

Actress Assault Case: In the aftermath of the high-profile Malayalam actress assault case, the survivor has expressed sharp criticism of the trial court and the handling of the proceedings over the years. Writing on Instagram, she criticized the judicial process, handling of evidence, and fairness of the trial.

In her post dated December 12, 2025, the survivor acknowledged the conviction of six accused but emphasized the difficulties she faced over nearly nine years. "After 8 years, 9 months, and 23 days, I finally saw a small ray of light at the end of a very long and painful journey. Six of the accused have been convicted, and for that, I am grateful," she wrote.

She also addressed circulating misinformation, clarifying that one of the accused was not her personal driver or employee and that she had met him only briefly while working on a film in 2016. "He was a random person assigned as a driver for a movie I worked on," she stated, urging the public to stop spreading false stories.

The survivor recounted her repeated attempts to move the case to a different judge, noting that her requests were dismissed by both the High Court and the Supreme Court. She expressed frustration at what she described as unequal treatment before the law and highlighted instances that led to her distrust of the trial court.

Among the issues raised was alleged tampering with key evidence, specifically a memory card, which she claims was illegally accessed multiple times while in court custody. She also pointed out that two public prosecutors resigned, citing a hostile court environment, and that she repeatedly requested investigations into the tampering, which were delayed.

Additionally, she criticized the accused for filing petitions to continue the case under the same judge, a move that heightened her concerns about the fairness of proceedings. She also stated that her requests for open court hearings, allowing public and media scrutiny, were denied.

The survivor concluded her message by reflecting on the broader lessons learned during the prolonged legal battle and expressing gratitude to those who supported her throughout the process.