Rape case: Kerala HC extends interim protection from arrest to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil
High-profile individual accused of serious crimes, protection from arrest granted.
The Kerala High Court extended the interim protection from arrest granted to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is facing charges of rape and forced abortion, until January 21. Mamkootathil challenged a lower court's denial of anticipatory bail and claims his relationship with the complainant was consensual. The complainant also opposes his plea for bail and seeks to be involved in the case.
14 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Police are investigating seized mobile phones belonging to Rahul Mamkootathil to gather scientific evidence in the ongoing rape case.
— The Hindu
Kerala Speaker A.N. Shamseer clarified that complaints against Rahul Mamkootathil can be referred to the Privileges and Ethics Committee if an MLA lodges them.
17 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court denied bail to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who remains in jail under remand.
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