Hyderabad, Feb. 17 -- On February 17, 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered its final verdict in the case of Prathyusha, a young actress whose tragic death in 2002 sparked a long, controversial legal battle. After 23 years, the Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Prathyusha's boyfriend, Siddharth Reddy, for abetting her suicide. He was sentenced to two years in jail. The court ruled out allegations of rape and murder, confirming that Prathyusha died from poisoning.

The Tragic Incident

On February 23, 2002, Prathyusha and her boyfriend, Siddharth Reddy, were admitted to a hospital after consuming poison. While Siddharth survived, Prathyusha passed away on February 24. The police initially suspected it was a case of suicide due to...