Supporters celebrate Jayalalithaa's acquittal

A special Bench of the Karnataka High Court set aside the trial court order convicting former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and the other three convicted in the disproportionate assets case. Victory celebrations broke out all over the state.

Jayalalithaa was acquitted for the DA case. Photo: S.Sundar

On September 27, 2014, Special Court Judge John Michael D'Cunha had held the AIADMK supremo and three others guilty of corruption. Photo: S.Sundar

AIADMK chief will now be able to stage her return to the Chief Minister's post.

Celebrations broke out at the headquarters Ms. Jayalalithaa's acquittal in DA case. Photo: Meera Srinivasan

Along with Jayalalithaa the other three guilty of corruption were also acquitted.Photo: Meera Srinivasan

The judgement comes as a major boost for Jayalalithaa and the party. Photo: Meera Srinivasan

AIADMK members burst crackers to celebrate the legal war. Photo: M. Moorthy

AIADMK MPs celebrating at Parliament in New Delhi. Photo: Sandeep Saxena

AIADMK MPs celebrating at Parliament in New Delhi. Photo: Sandeep Saxena

AIADMK MPs celebrating at Parliament in New Delhi. Photo: Sandeep Saxena

People in Tamil Nadu indulged in offering prayers to thank God after hearing verdict. Photo: Meera Srinivasan