Malayalam actor Dileep, one of the accused in the sensational actress assault case, has been granted conditional bail on Tuesday, October 3. The bail comes as a big relief for the actor who has already spent nearly three months in jail in the case that created an outrage in the country. Various courts, including the Kerala High Court, had denied him bail four times earlier.
Dileep, who spent almost 85 days in Aluva sub jail in Ernakulam, was granted bail by the High Court on Tuesday. The conditional bail, granted by Justice Sunil Thomas, has laid down strict conditions, including the surrender of the actor's passport and a bond for Rs 1 lakh. The court also warned the second accused against any attempt to influence the witnesses.
"The petitioner shall not directly, indirectly or through any agent try to influence, intimidate, threaten or coerce the victim or any of the prosecution witnesses by any means, including words expressed or disseminated through any media [sic]," reads the court order.
The copy of the bail order will soon be handed over to the Angamaly Judicial Magistrate Court and Dileep will be released before 5 pm on Tuesday.
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The fans of the Janapriyanayakan have arranged special programmes to celebrate the moment. Director Arun Gopy, producer Tomichan Mulakuppadam and a few other celebrities are also expected to arrive at the sub jail soon.
Dileep was arrested on July 10 for allegedly conspiring the abduction of the popular south Indian actress. Earlier, the HC and magistrate court had rejected the actor's bail application two times each.
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Live updates
4 pm: Actor Dharmajan Bolgatty has arrived in Aluva to receive Dileep. The comedian was spotted crying infront of the jail.
5 pm: Heavy rush in front of the prison
5:05 pm: Dileep's counsel has brought the copy of the bail order to sub-jail in Aluva.
5:18 pm: After completing the jail procedures, Dileep left from sub jail after 85 days of his arrest. The actor waved at his fans, who were awaiting to get a glimpse of him outside the prison.
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