Kerala Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Co-Accused In Rahul Mamkootathil Rape & Miscarriage Case

The Sessions Court, Thiruvananthapuram, granted anticipatory bail to Joby Joseph, the co-accused in the rape and forced miscarriage case involving MLA Rahul Mamkootathil.

The Court noted that Joby allegedly acted on the MLA’s instructions and that no prima facie material showed his knowledge of the victim’s unwillingness to terminate the pregnancy.

Observing the absence of criminal antecedents and limited attributed role, the Court held that custodial arrest would be unjustified and granted pre-arrest bail with conditions.

[Joby Joseph v. State of Kerala]