A Bangalore court is expected to decide on Saturday whether Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa is guilty of corruption. The case was filed 18 years ago by her arch rival, the DMK. Follow latest updates of the case:
A special court in Bangalore on Saturday found Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa guilty in 18-year-old disproportionate case. Quantum of punishment will be decided at 3 PM today.
What is the case?
The case is regarding the accumulation of assets worth Rs 66.5 crore ($11 million).
This case pertains to Jaya's first tenure as Tamil Nadu CM between 1991 and 1996.
During her first tenure, she allegedly accumulated assets worth Rs 66 crore disproportionate to her known sources of income.
The case was filed by the DMK in 1996 after it came to power.
In 2003, the case was moved from Chennai to Bangalore on the orders of the Supreme Court.
This after the opposition DMK alleged the trial wouldn't be fair in the State where Jayalalitha is in power.
Why this verdict is crucial?
The verdict will have huge ramifications on the State politics and Jaya's career ahead of 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
It is crucial as it will determine her continuation in office.
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court in 2013, ruled that lawmakers sentenced to more than two years in jail should be disqualified.
Who are the accused?
The accused are Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, her aide Sasikala.
Alongwith them, Jaya's disowned foster-son VN Sudhakaran and Sasikala's sister in-law Ilavarasi are also accused.
What is Jaya's stand? Jayalalithaa termed the case as political vendetta against her by arch-rival DMK.
She asserted prosecution undervalued her earlier assets, ignored her income from other sources and exaggerated the value of her property.
Where is the case being heard? The case is being heard in a makeshift court created at Bangalore central prison at Parappana Agrahara on the outskirts of Bangalore city.
Jaya no new to legal battle In her three decade long political career, Jaya has faced many legal battles.
In 2001, Jayalalithaa had given up the CM's chair temporarily when she was convicted in the Tansi land case.
Then, she appointed a close aide O Paneerselvam to replace till her name cleared.
Important dates in the case
September 18,1996: DMK lodged the complaint.
In 1997, trail begins in Chennai court after chargesheet is filed In 2001, Jaya returns to power. DMK moves SC casting apprehesions about a fair trail
In 2003, SC orders trial be conducted by special court in Bangalore.
What is the case?
The case is regarding the accumulation of assets worth Rs 66.5 crore ($11 million).
This case pertains to Jaya's first tenure as Tamil Nadu CM between 1991 and 1996.
During her first tenure, she allegedly accumulated assets worth Rs 66 crore disproportionate to her known sources of income.
The case was filed by the DMK in 1996 after it came to power.
In 2003, the case was moved from Chennai to Bangalore on the orders of the Supreme Court.
This after the opposition DMK alleged the trial wouldn't be fair in the State where Jayalalitha is in power.
Why this verdict is crucial?
The verdict will have huge ramifications on the State politics and Jaya's career ahead of 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
It is crucial as it will determine her continuation in office.
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court in 2013, ruled that lawmakers sentenced to more than two years in jail should be disqualified.
Who are the accused?
The accused are Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, her aide Sasikala.
Alongwith them, Jaya's disowned foster-son VN Sudhakaran and Sasikala's sister in-law Ilavarasi are also accused.
What is Jaya's stand? Jayalalithaa termed the case as political vendetta against her by arch-rival DMK.
She asserted prosecution undervalued her earlier assets, ignored her income from other sources and exaggerated the value of her property.
Where is the case being heard? The case is being heard in a makeshift court created at Bangalore central prison at Parappana Agrahara on the outskirts of Bangalore city.
Jaya no new to legal battle In her three decade long political career, Jaya has faced many legal battles.
In 2001, Jayalalithaa had given up the CM's chair temporarily when she was convicted in the Tansi land case.
Then, she appointed a close aide O Paneerselvam to replace till her name cleared.
Important dates in the case
September 18,1996: DMK lodged the complaint.
In 1997, trail begins in Chennai court after chargesheet is filed In 2001, Jaya returns to power. DMK moves SC casting apprehesions about a fair trail
In 2003, SC orders trial be conducted by special court in Bangalore.
Jayalalithaa is Prisoner number 7402 in Parappana Agrahara. Jayalalithaa has been barred from contesting elections in coming 10 years.
AIADMK workers in Coimbatore block public transport and burn effigies of Subramanian Swamy and Karunanidhi over Jayalalithaa verdict.
AIADMK workers attacked mediapersons outside Jayalalithaa's residence in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and Tamil Nadu DGP rushed to meet the Governor K Rossiah at the Governor House in Chennai. The city is tense following verdict on Jayalalithaa.
Mrugesh M, Assistant Public Prosecutor, told that Jayalalithaa has been taken into custody. She will be sent to jail once her medical check-up is done.
AIADMK supporters attack NDTV crew, damage equipment outside Jayalalithaa's residence in Chennai.
Massive protest by AIADMK supporters outside Jayalalithaa's residence in Chennai. Both men and women created a ruckus as police failed to control the mob.
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