Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Faces Bail Challenge Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil faces multiple sexual assault charges and was granted pre-arrest bail by the Kerala High Court, which a woman complainant has challenged in the Supreme Court citing adverse remarks on her character. The MLA has sought additional time to respond to a special investigation team's plea to cancel his bail, alleging he violated bail conditions by attempting to influence a survivor via phone after her court statement. The court will consider the bail cancellation plea on March 10.