The Karnataka High Court has acquitted former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's in a corruption case. The court's decision impacts the political career of the powerful leader, who can now move to take over as chief minister again.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam reaches Jayalalithaa's residence amid reports that he may quit today.
AIADMK sources say after her acquittal, Jayalalithaa may return as Tamil Nadu chief minister and O Panneerselvam may resign as soon as this evening
Jayalalithaa's supporters are hoping that she will make a public appearance after over 200 days, reports NDTV's Uma Sudhir from outside her Poes Garden residence in Chennai
The case against Jayalalithaa couldn't be proved so she has been let off. Now there is no restriction in her becoming the chief minister, says her lawyer B Kumar after the Karnataka High Court verdict.
Jayalalithaa's supporters rejoice outside her residence in Chennai after Karnataka High Court acquitting her in a disproportionate case
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Former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa cleared of corruption charges by Karnataka High Court
Judge arrives for hearing on former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's appeal against her conviction in disproportionate assets case.
NDTV's Maya Sharma reports: Court Hall number 14, where Jayalalithaa's appeal will be decided, is a crowded room. This is the only case being heard today here, and only lawyers, media and police are present here. There are no chairs in the court.
Jayalalithaa's supporters gather outside her residence in Chennai ahead of the crucial verdict
DMK leaders Stalin, A Raja gather at party chief M Karunanidhi's house ahead of Karnataka High Court verdict on Jayalalithaa corruption case
There is high security and prohibitory orders in a one-km area around the the High Court in Bengaluru today. The city's police expects thousands of AIADMK supporters to enter from neighbouring Tamil Nadu, where prayers were organised for a favourable verdict.
Chennai is awash with posters put up by Jayalalithaa's supporters ahead of crucial verdict
Special prayers organised by Jayalalithaa's supporters in Coimbatore ahead of the crucial verdict
Jayalalithaa's supporters hope that the verdict will be in favour of the AIADMK chief. They have organised havans and pujas for Jayalalithaa.
