The imprisoned former chief minister of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu,

Jayaram Jayalalitha, has appealed against her sentence.

One of India's most colourful and controversial politicians, Ms Jayalalitha was
jailed for four years on corruption charges at the weekend.
In a case that lasted 18 years, she was found guilty of amassing unaccounted
wealth of more than $10m (6.1m).
Her party has named finance minister O Panneerselvam as her successor.
Mr Panneerselvam was sworn in as chief minister on Monday.
In its ruling on Saturday, the special court in Bangalore also ordered her to pay a
1bn rupee ($16m; 10m) fine and resign as chief minister.
On Monday morning, Ms Jayalalitha's lawyers appealed against the judgement at
the Karnataka High Court and also sought bail for her.
Reports say the high court is expected to hear the appeal on Tuesday, which the
prosecution is thought likely to challenge.
Ms Jayalalitha's life has been marked by a series of high and lows.
Known by her followers as Amma or Mother, she inspires intense loyalty, even
adoration.
The flamboyant former film star has a huge following in the state and her
imprisonment dismayed her supporters who have held protests and wept openly.