Expelled Congress Legislator Rahul Mamkootathil has been granted relief as a local court in Thiruvananthapuram refused to revoke his anticipatory bail in one of the three rape cases against him. The Thiruvananthapuram Judicial First Class Magistrate Court rejected the prosecution’s plea to cancel his bail, stating that the previous conditions would remain in effect.
However, the court directed Mamkootathil to remove all contact information of the survivor from his phones and provide an affidavit confirming compliance. This decision followed the complainant’s claim that he had tried to contact her, including through WhatsApp calls, causing distress.
One of the three serious sexual assault cases involving Mamkootathil has led to his expulsion from the Congress and a significant setback in his political career. The survivor accused him of luring her into a relationship under the pretext of marriage and then sexually assaulting her at a home stay.
Allegations include claims of violent assault resulting in physical injuries, despite her suffering panic attacks and breathlessness. The controversy has sidelined Mamkootathil from the political landscape at a critical time, with Kerala gearing up for Assembly elections on April 9.
Mamkootathil, who won the Palakkad Assembly constituency in a bye-election in November 2024 with a record victory margin, is now grappling with legal challenges that could shape his future, both politically and personally.
