The Kerala Government on Friday (February 27, 2026) filed an appeal before the Kerala High Court, challenging the acquittal of actor Dileep and a few others, in the 2017 actor rape case.

The Government has also sought enhanced punishment to the other accused persons whose prison term had been lessened by the trial court. In its plea, the Government further contended that the trial court did not consider many digital evidences pertaining to the case.