Kerala Assembly Speaker A. N. Shamseer is seeking legal opinion on disqualifying MLA Rahul Mamkootathil following his arrest on rape charges. Shamseer stated that Mamkootathil's continuation as a legislator sends a wrong message and that the matter will be examined by the Ethics and Privileges Committee. The Speaker emphasized that the law applies equally to all citizens, including legislators. Opposition leaders have called for Mamkootathil's resignation, with the Congress stating the law should take its course. Mamkootathil has been remanded to judicial custody.