Kerala High Court Stays Arrest of Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in Rape Case

The Kerala High Court stayed the arrest of Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape case registered by the Nemom Police.

The Court granted him interim protection while considering his anticipatory bail plea after the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court rejected his earlier application.

The FIR arose from a written complaint submitted to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging rape, forced miscarriage, criminal intimidation, and breach of trust, along with offences under the Information Technology Act. 

Mamkootathil contended that the relationship was consensual and claimed the allegations are politically motivated.

The matter is scheduled to be heard next on December 15, 2025.

[Rahul BR v. State of Kerala]