Sasikala sent to four years jail in disproportionate assets case; CM hopes dead

In a major setback to AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala, the Supreme Court upheld the trial court’s judgment in 21-year-old disproportionate case and send her to four years jail. Now, Sasikala stands disqualified to take over as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

She has been disqualified to contest elections for 10 years. Sasikala had served close to six months in jail earlier.

"Traitors have insulted Amma," the AIADMK tweeted soon after the Supreme Court's verdict which came after a week-long bitter battle between Sasikala and O Panneerselvam over CM's chair.

As a result, the coast is now clear for Tamil Nadu caretaker Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who has been locked in a bitter battle with Sasikala since last week over the CM's chair, to take over on the post.