Actress assault case: Actor Dileep moves Kerala HC to prohibit media coverage

Dileep alleged that the probe team is trying to create public sentiment against him by conducting a media trial and the probe team and the prosecution is trying to sabotage the trial of the case.

Malayalam actor Dileep has filed a plea in the Kerala High Court seeking an injunction against the media coverage in the Malayalam actress assault case. In the appeal, Dileep said that the media was violating the directive of a secret trial and that it should be stopped.Dileep alleged that the probe team is trying to create public sentiment against him by conducting a media trial and the probe team and the prosecution are trying to sabotage the trial of the case.

ALSO READ: Timeline of events in Kerala actor assault case as survivor reveals her identityDileep also demanded that the publication of news be stopped till the completion of the trial court proceedings and stern action be taken against the media for those who violate the court order of a secret trial.