Veteran actor Jaya Prada sentenced to 6 months in jail

CHENNAI, Aug 12: Veteran actor and politician Jaya Prada has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Chennai court on Friday. A fine of Rs 5,000 has also been imposed on the actor in connection to the case filed against her by the Labour Government Insurance Corporation. The actor's business partners Ram Kumar and Raja Babu were also found guilty.

India TV has learned that the Chennai court refused her appeal and imposed a fine and imprisonment. Jaya Prada's legal team is yet to issue an official notice on the matter.