In the wake of the Hema Committee report revealing widespread sexual abuse in the Malayalam film industry, a famous actress has sought anticipatory bail from the Kerala High Court. She had made serious allegations against prominent members of the industry, including actors and politicians, and now fears being wrongfully implicated in a non-bailable offence due to false information and targeted attacks. She has filed multiple applications to find out if any cases have been registered against her and has sought protection from the court.
After the Kerala High Court denied actor Siddique's anticipatory bail petition in a rape case, the actor has reportedly been absconding and is planning to appeal to the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The court stated that Siddique's custodial interrogation was necessary for proper investigation, and that there was a possibility of witness intimidation and evidence tampering. The case surfaced in the wake of a new Me Too wave in the Malayalam film industry, triggered by the publication of the Justice Hema Committee report which revealed widespread sexual harassment.