Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Kerala HC Extends Vedan's Arrest Protection in Rape Case
A Malayalam rapper named Vedan is accused of rape by a doctor.
The Kerala High Court is allowing him to avoid arrest for now while they review the case and his request to be released on bail.
The doctor claims he promised to marry her and then sexually harassed her repeatedly.
The court will decide on August 25 whether to continue the protection from arrest.
Kerala High Court extended interim protection from arrest for rapper Vedan.
Vedan faces rape charges following a complaint from a doctor.
The complainant alleges sexual harassment between 2021 and 2023.
The court extended the order while hearing Vedan's anticipatory bail plea.
The next hearing is scheduled for August 25.
- Who
- Hirandas Murali (Vedan) is the accused.
- What
- Kerala High Court extended interim protection from arrest for Vedan.
- When
- The interim protection was extended on Wednesday.
- Where
- Kerala High Court
- Why
- The court extended protection while considering his bail application.
Accusers
Accused
Accusations vs. Defense
Accusers
Vedan is accused of sexual harassment and rape and should face legal consequences.
Accused
Vedan denies the allegations and seeks bail.
- Accused
- Hirandas Murali (Vedan)
- Allegations
- Rape
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Next Hearing
- August 25
- Initial Complaint Filed By
- Doctor
