Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Activist Rahul Easwar Granted Bail in Cyber Harassment Case
Rahul Easwar, an activist, was arrested on November 30 for revealing the identity of a woman who accused a politician of rape.
He was also charged with making inappropriate comments about the survivor.
The court initially rejected his bail request, but later, the Thiruvananthapuram District Sessions Court granted him bail.
He was released from jail in the evening.
Members of the Men's Association welcomed him after his release.
The case involves serious charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
Activist Rahul Easwar was granted bail by the Thiruvananthapuram District Sessions Court in a cyber harassment case.
He was arrested on November 30 for revealing the identity of a rape survivor and making sexually colored remarks.
Easwar faces charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
His initial bail plea was rejected, but he was later released after the court granted bail.
Members of the Men's Association welcomed him outside the district jail after his release.
- Who
- Rahul Easwar, an activist
- What
- Granted bail in a cyber harassment case
- When
- November 30 (arrest), Monday (bail granted)
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- Charged with revealing the identity of a rape survivor and making sexually colored remarks
- Person Involved
- Rahul Easwar
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Charges Filed
- Sections 72, 75(1)(iv), 79, 351(1), 352(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; Section 43, read with Section 66 of IT Act
- Date of Arrest
- November 30
- Court Decision
- Bail granted by Thiruvananthapuram District Sessions Court