Offences Bailable, Kerala HC Closes Akhil Marar's Anticipatory Bail Plea In Case For Discouraging Contributions To CM Disaster Relief Fund

The Kerala High Court has closed the anticipatory bail petition filed by Malayalam film director Akhil Marar on the report of the Public Prosecutor that the offences alleged against him are bailable. Marar is booked under Sections 45 (abetment) & 192 (provocation to cause riot) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 51 (obstruction of officer or refusal to comply with direction)...