Thiruvananthapuram: In a major setback for MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, the Thiruvananthapuram District Principal Sessions Court has dismissed his anticipatory bail plea in the rape and forced abortion case filed against him. The court ruled against granting any relief after the prosecution submitted fresh evidence, intensifying the legal trouble for the legislator. Rahul’s bail plea was Read More…
In a dramatic turn in the high-profile rape case, the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court has stated that it will deliver its decision on Rahul Mamkoottil’s anticipatory bail plea tomorrow, after completing the final round of arguments. Notably, the court has refused to grant protection from arrest until the verdict is announced. During the closed-door hearing, which Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The legal battle surrounding MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accused in a rape case, is set to escalate as the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court will hear his anticipatory bail plea on Wednesday. The petition, filed on Monday, has created suspense over whether investigators will proceed with his arrest before the court reaches a decision. In his plea, Read More…
Two Malayali nuns and a tribal youth arrested in Chhattisgarh on charges of human trafficking and religious conversion have been granted bail after nine days in judicial custody. The Bilaspur NIA Court, presided over by Principal Sessions Judge Sirajuddin Qureshi, issued the order with stringent conditions, including two sureties of ₹50,000 each, surrender of passports, Read More…
The Supreme Court has refused to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir, his father Babu Shahir, and producer Shaun Antony in a high-profile fraud case linked to the blockbuster film Manjummel Boys. Citing that the matter appeared to be a civil dispute under arbitration, the apex court declined to intervene, prompting Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Advocate Bailin Das, accused of assaulting junior lawyer J.V. Shyamili at his Vanchiyoor office, has been granted bail by the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court on the fourth day of his judicial custody. In court, the defense argued that Das himself sustained injuries during the confrontation — including an eye injury and an ear Read More…
Kochi: Kerala’s underground rap sensation Vedan has been granted conditional bail after his arrest in a case involving a pendant allegedly made from a leopard’s tooth, which surfaced after a viral social media post caught the attention of forest authorities. Vedan, known for his socially conscious lyrics and raw street style, told the court that Read More…
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, arrested in connection with a drug abuse case, has been released on bail, secured with the surety of his parents. The case, filed under Sections 27 (drug consumption) and 29 (criminal conspiracy) of the NDPS Act, remains under active investigation. Following his release, Shine maintained a low profile, avoiding media Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has raised concerns over the increasing trend of seeking bail on medical grounds, stating that such a practice could be seen as an indirect challenge to the judiciary. Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan remarked that he would not allow this practice in his court, emphasizing that bail applications based on medical reasons Read More…
Kochi: BJP leader PC George has been granted bail in a hate speech case by a district court, days after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the Kerala High Court. The case was registered against George following his alleged communal remarks during a television debate on January 5. The complaint was filed by the Read More…