Kerala Speaker says complaint by an MLA needed to refer Rahul Mamkootathil case to Privileges and Ethics Committee
A rape-accused MLA may avoid consequences due to procedural loopholes.
Kerala Speaker A.N. Shamseer stated that complaints seeking the disqualification of rape-accused MLA Rahul Mamkootathil can be referred to the Committee on Privileges and Ethics if an MLA lodges such a complaint. The Assembly has received several private complaints regarding the matter, but these are not actionable by the committee as they are private in nature. Shamseer emphasized that the allegations against Mamkootathil should not tarnish the reputation of the Assembly or its members.
14 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Police are investigating seized mobile phones belonging to Rahul Mamkootathil to gather scientific evidence in the ongoing rape case.
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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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