The First Additional District and Sessions Judge, G Muthukumaran, who delivered the verdict, posted the matter to March 30 for pronouncement of the quantum of punishment.
The court had disposed of the above petition on March 18, 2021 directing the 1st Additional District and Sessions Court, Madurai, to complete the trial within six months.
The counsel appearing for Jeyaraj's wife Selvarani had also expressed objections citing the accused are influential persons and may tamper with the evidence and witnesses if let on bail.