Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Kerala HC Grants Interim Protection to Rape-Accused MLA
Rahul Mamkootathil, a former MLA from Palakkad in Kerala, is in trouble.
He is accused of rape and other crimes.
The Kerala High Court has said he cannot be arrested for now.
The court will decide more on December 15, 2025.
The Congress party has removed him from their party.
He was once a rising star in the party but now faces serious allegations.
He says his relationship with the complainant was consensual.
The Congress party hopes to distance itself from him to avoid problems in upcoming elections.
The police are also investigating if he forced a woman to have an abortion.
Kerala High Court granted interim protection from arrest to Rahul Mamkootathil in rape cases.
Mamkootathil, a former MLA from Palakkad, has been absconding for 10 days.
Congress expelled Mamkootathil from the party after two rape cases were registered against him.
Mamkootathil argues that his relationship with the complainant was consensual.
The Congress party hopes to distance itself from Mamkootathil to avoid affecting upcoming elections.
- Who
- Rahul Mamkootathil, a former MLA from Palakkad and ex-Youth Congress state president
- What
- Kerala High Court granted interim protection from arrest in rape cases
- When
- The order was issued on Saturday, with the next hearing on December 15, 2025
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Mamkootathil faces multiple rape charges and has been absconding for 10 days
- Name
- Rahul Mamkootathil
- Position
- Former MLA from Palakkad
- Party
- Congress (expelled)
- Charges
- Rape, criminal intimidation, recording nudity without consent, forced abortion
- Court Action
- Anticipatory bail plea granted by Kerala High Court
- Next Hearing
- December 15, 2025
- Previous Position
- Youth Congress state president
- Constituency
- Palakkad
- Absconding Duration
- 10 days
- Second Accused
- Joby Thomas (acquaintance)
Sources
Breather for rape-accused Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil as HC prevents his arrest
Kerala HC gives relief to Cong MLA Mamkootathil from arrest till Dec 15
Kerala High Court Stays Arrest Of Rape-Accused MLA Rahul Mamkootathil
Kerala HC grants MLA Rahul Mamkootathil interim protection from arrest in rape case
Kerala High Court Stays Arrest Of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil In Rape Case
Kerala HC grants interim relief to ‘expelled’ rape accused Congress leader Rahul Mamkootathil, prevents his arrest
CM Vijayan defends Kerala Police as Palakkad MLA gets relief in sexual assault case
2nd sexual assault case: Court declines protection from arrest to Cong MLA Mamkootathil
