SC convicts Sasikala in DA case: As it happened

Sasikala was on Tuesday convicted in a corruption case by Supreme Court which dashed her ambition to become the Tamil Nadu CM.

By Kamna Arora | Last Updated: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 00:15
Pic courtesy: ANI

New Delhi: VK Sasikala was on Tuesday convicted in a corruption case by Supreme Court which dashed her ambition to become the Tamil Nadu CM, as the verdict holding her guilty of entering into a conspiracy with late AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa would bar her from electoral politics for the next decade.

The apex court judgement, delivered at a time when the state is witnessing a bitter power struggle in the aftermath of Jayalalithaa's demise, set aside the Karnataka High Court order acquitting all the four accused and "restored in toto" the trial court's decision in the 19-year-old disproportionate assets case.

60-year-old Sasikala will now have to serve a jail term of around three-and-half years out of four years awarded by the trial court as she has already undergone almost six months in prison.

14 February 2017, 23:22 PM

Have only one wish that you (AIADMK workers) work for people's welfare. You must continue with your work sans fear. Please don't cry, says Sasikala at Poes Garden.

14 February 2017, 23:13 PM

Will make sure that the path left behind (by Amma) will be followed by the right people: Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar.

14 February 2017, 22:58 PM

Sasikala returns to Poes Garden (residence of late Jayalalithaa).

14 February 2017, 22:57 PM

Case (DA) was filed by DMK, I’ll handle this. You (MLAs) have to remain resolute and make sure people question DMK’s existence: Sasikala.

14 February 2017, 22:55 PM

Sasikala breaks down while speaking, says, "no force can separate me from AIADMK, no matter where I'll be, I'll always think about party."

14 February 2017, 22:55 PM

I’m sure we’ll get the invitation as soon as possible as we remained quiet: Sasikala.

14 February 2017, 22:54 PM

I feel so satisfied that despite facing troubles, MLAs are supporting me: Sasikala.

14 February 2017, 21:36 PM

Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar and Panneerselvam pay tributes to Jayalalithaa at Marina Beach.

Yes, it is - Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar on being asked if this is her official entry into politics.

14 February 2017, 21:36 PM

Sasikala leaves Kuvathur's Golden Bay resort.

14 February 2017, 20:24 PM

Panneerselvam visits Jayalalithaa's memorial at Chennai's Marina Beach.

14 February 2017, 20:18 PM

Visuals of Jayalalithaa's property that was mentioned in Supreme Court's DA case verdict that convicted Sasikala (courtesy - ANI):

14 February 2017, 20:03 PM

V Maitreyan and PH Pandian (Panneerselvam's supporters) leave after meeting Tamil Nadu Governor at Raj Bhavan.

14 February 2017, 20:02 PM

DGP and Chennai's police commissioner S George meet TN Governor at Raj Bhavan, on law and order situation of the state.

14 February 2017, 18:58 PM

SPOT VISUAL: AIADMK Legislature party leader Edappadi K.Palanisamy met Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday.

14 February 2017, 18:35 PM

AIADMK MP and O Panneerselvam supporter V Maitreyan to meet Governor in Raj Bhavan at 7 PM.

14 February 2017, 17:44 PM

Palanisamy leaves Raj Bhavan after meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor; the meeting lasted for over 10 mins

14 February 2017, 17:09 PM

Chennai: AIADMK Legislature party leader Edapadi K.Palanisamy reaches Raj Bhavan to meet Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao

 

14 February 2017, 16:50 PM

SPOT VISUAL - Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao to meet AIADMK Legislature party leader Edapadi K.Palanisamy; security outside Guv's residence.

14 February 2017, 16:31 PM

Whoever is going to lead AIADMK, shouldn't be a puppet of Sasikala clan and should be someone whom Jayalalithaa chose, says Deepa Jayakumar

14 February 2017, 16:29 PM

Good verdict, Sasikala and her family don't deserve to lead the people of Tamil Nadu, says Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar

14 February 2017, 16:28 PM

Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao gives appointment to AIADMK Legislature party leader Edapadi K.Palanisamy at 5:30 pm on Tuesday

14 February 2017, 16:00 PM

Palanisamy to meet Tamil Nadu Governor at 5.30 PM on Tuesday, to stake claim to form government in the state

 

14 February 2017, 15:55 PM

Spot visual: Police stopped Paneerselvam's supporters while they were on the way to Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur, where party MLAs are staying

14 February 2017, 14:39 PM

Leaders including Minister K Pandiarajan, PH Pandian, N Vishvananthan and senior leader C Ponnaiyan expelled by VK Sasikala, says AIADMK

14 February 2017, 14:30 PM

Centre has no role to play, Tamil Nadu Governor will take decision based on situation: Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on SC's judgement on Sasikala

14 February 2017, 14:02 PM

We will file review petition, a new legislative party leader has been elected. Panneerselvam no longer party member: M Thambidurai, AIADMK

14 February 2017, 14:02 PM

Information that Panneerselvam with police is coming at resort, this could create law and order problems: A. Navaneethakrishnan, AIADMK MP

14 February 2017, 13:44 PM

We have sent a letter to Governor and are awaiting his reply: Edapadi K.Palanisamy

14 February 2017, 13:32 PM

Letter signed by MLAs supporting Edapadi K. Palanisamy as the AIADMK's legislature party leader sent to Governor, says AIADMK

14 February 2017, 13:01 PM

Request Governor to take steps to establish stable management in the state: MK Stalin after Sasikala's conviction

14 February 2017, 13:01 PM

After 21 years justice has been done. This would be example to politicians to live corruption-free: MK Stalin on Sasikala's conviction

14 February 2017, 12:59 PM

Without any other party's support our own govt will continue, says Panneerselvam

 

14 February 2017, 12:43 PM

I thank lakhs and lakhs of people for continuing to support us. Good governance of Amma will continue: O Panneerselvam

14 February 2017, 12:43 PM

O.Paneerselvam removed from primary membership of AIADMK

14 February 2017, 12:43 PM

Edapadi K.Palanisamy is AIADMK's new legislature party leader

14 February 2017, 12:36 PM

Jayalalithaa 's nephew Deepa Jayakumar also in meeting with VK Sasikala at the Golden Bay resort.

14 February 2017, 12:28 PM

Sasikala holds emergency meeting with AIADMK MLAs at Koovathur resort to elect new Legislature Party leader, say reports.

14 February 2017, 12:14 PM

After 'guilty' verdict in DA case, cops enter Golden Bay Resort where VK Sasikala, AIADMK MLAs are staying.

14 February 2017, 12:04 PM

TN Governor whose role has been circumspect, must call special assembly session and both AIADMK factions for way forward: RS Surjewala, Congress.

14 February 2017, 12:00 PM

VK Sasikala's brother Divakaran, and her nephew TTV Dinakaran also inside Golden Bay resort, reports ANI.

14 February 2017, 11:53 AM

DMK working president MK Stalin describes as "historic" the disproportionate assets case judgment convicting VK Sasikala, and calls on Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao to take steps for forming a stable government in Tamil Nadu. "Justice done after a long time, after about two decades. It is a historic judgment," Stalin says, adding that the verdict showed how politicians should conduct themselves in public life.

14 February 2017, 11:24 AM

Union Minister for Urban Development, and Information and Broadcasting M Venkaiah Naidu tweets: "SC verdict out today. Need of the hour is to enable an able and stable government in Tamil Nadu as per the wishes of the people of State."

14 February 2017, 11:32 AM

Four state transport buses have entered the Golden Bay Resort led by two IGP rank officers.

14 February 2017, 11:30 AM

Sasikala is holding a meeting with the MLAs housed in the Golden Bay Resort and reportedly discussing the future course of the party.

14 February 2017, 11:36 AM

AIADMK MLA OK Chinnaraj extends support to Panneerselvam: Minister K Pandiarajan

14 February 2017, 11:17 AM

In Chennai, O Panneerselvam's supporters gather outside his residence and celebrate the SC judgement.

14 February 2017, 11:16 AM

Responding to the SC verdict, Tamilan Prasanna, a spokesperson of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), says: "This is a great success for Tamil Nadu people. It is a victory of truth and judicial system."

14 February 2017, 10:49 AM

BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav tweets: "Shashikala convicted. Governor was right in waiting for the judgement."

14 February 2017, 11:03 AM

Sasikala has always taken Jayalalithaa's burden on her, she has done it again, says AIADMK in a tweet. The party adds: "Dharma will prevail".

14 February 2017, 11:12 AM

The AIADMK faction led by Acting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam erupts in joy over the Supreme Court's decision. "Justice has prevailed. We are happy," former AIADMK MP KC Palaniswamy tells news agency IANS.