The Kerala High Court has rejected Malayalam actor Siddique's anticipatory bail plea in a rape case filed against him by a female actor. The court has also issued a lookout notice for Siddique to prevent him from leaving the country. The survivor has expressed satisfaction with the court's decision but has also criticized the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for leaking information to the media. Meanwhile, Siddique's advocate plans to appeal to the Supreme Court after receiving the verdict's copy.
Siddique's Rape Case: Kerala High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail, Lookout Notice Issued
Malayalam actor Siddique has been denied anticipatory bail by the Kerala High Court in a rape case filed against him. The court has also issued a lookout notice for Siddique, preventing him from leaving the country.
Background
The case dates back to August 4, 2022, when a female actor filed a complaint against Siddique, alleging that he had raped her on several occasions between 2013 and 2014 when the actor was a rising star in the Malayalam film industry. Siddique has denied the allegations, and his advocates have denied any wrongdoing on his part.
Court Proceedings
The Kerala High Court had been hearing Siddique's anticipatory bail plea since December 2022. However, on January 10, 2023, the court rejected the plea and issued a lookout notice for Siddique.
Survivor's Response
The survivor has welcomed the court's decision but has also criticized the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for allegedly leaking information to the media, which she believes has caused her distress.
Siddique's Advocate's Response
Siddique's advocate has expressed disappointment with the court's decision and stated that they intend to appeal to the Supreme Court once they receive a copy of the verdict.
FAQs
1. What is Siddique accused of? Siddique is accused of raping a female actor on several occasions between 2013 and 2014.
2. What is anticipatory bail? Anticipatory bail is a court order that protects an individual from being arrested in the event of an anticipated arrest.
3. Why was Siddique's anticipatory bail rejected? The court did not provide specific reasons for rejecting Siddique's anticipatory bail but stated that it considered the gravity of the allegations and the need to protect the survivor.
4. What is a lookout notice? A lookout notice is a request to immigration authorities to prevent an individual from leaving the country.
5. What is the next step for Siddique? Siddique's advocates are planning to appeal the court's decision to the Supreme Court.
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