Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Kerala Court Denies Bail to MLA Rahul
A court in Kerala decided not to give bail to a politician named Rahul Mamkootathil.
He is accused of very serious crimes, including hurting a woman and making her have an abortion without her consent.
The court looked at all the evidence, including messages and audio clips, and decided that he should not be allowed to avoid arrest.
The police are now looking for him in different states because he might have left Kerala.
The court also said that the complaint might have been made to cause trouble, but there is enough evidence to show that he might have done something wrong.
So, he will have to face the charges without bail.
Rahul Mamkootathil has admitted to having a physical relationship with the complainant but claims it was consensual.
He also believes the allegations are politically motivated.
The court dismissed the anticipatory bail petition of expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a sexual assault case.
The court considered evidence including audio clips, chat details, and additional documents submitted by the prosecution.
The prosecution alleged that Mamkootathil forced the woman to abort the pregnancy, while the defence claimed it was consensual.
The court noted that the complaint might be politically motivated but found prima facie evidence of his involvement.
A lookout circular has been issued, and the police are searching for Mamkootathil in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
- Who
- Rahul Mamkootathil, an expelled Congress MLA from Kerala
- What
- The court dismissed his anticipatory bail petition in a sexual assault case
- When
- The decision was made on Thursday, December 7, 2022
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- The court found prima facie evidence of his involvement and the serious nature of the allegations
Prosecution
Defense
Nature of Relationship
Prosecution
The relationship was non-consensual and involved sexual assault and forced abortion.
Defense
The relationship was entirely consensual.
Motivation Behind Complaint
Prosecution
The complaint is genuine and based on serious allegations.
Defense
The complaint is politically motivated and intended to tarnish the defendant's public standing.
- Name
- Rahul Mamkootathil
- Position
- Expelled Congress MLA
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Charges
- Rape, Forced Abortion, Criminal Intimidation, IT Act Violation
- Court Decision
- Dismissed Anticipatory Bail Petition
- Investigation Team
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Lookout Circular
- Issued to Prevent Leaving the Country
