Updated On: 17 February, 2026 04:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, announced its verdict in the 23-year-old case of Tamil actress Prathyusha's death, ruling out the chances of murder and rape. Meanwhile, the court also convicted actor Siddhartha Reddy for abetment to suicide

Actress Prathyusha
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, dismissed the plea filed by Gudipalli Siddhartha Reddy, challenging his conviction on the charge of abetment to suicide in 23 years old case. It started after Telugu and Tamil actress Prathyushya died by suicide in 2002.
A bench comprising Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Manmohan pronounced the judgment in the case on Tuesday. The bench dismissed the plea by Prathyushya's mother, Sarojini Devi, who claimed that her daughter's death was due to murder.