Kerala High Court Rejects Expelled Palakkad Councillor's Appeal Seeking Anticipatory Bail In Sexual Assault Case

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (26 May) dismissed a criminal appeal filed by Prasobh M, former Congress councillor of the Palakkad Municipality, challenging denial of Anticipatory Bail by a Special SC/ST Court in a sexual assault case.

Justice A Badharudeen dismissed the appeal.

The allegations against Prasobh is that he has sexually exploited a Dalit woman by promising her employment during his tenure as a councillor.

It is also alleged that he intimidated and abused her. Based on a complaint lodged by the survivor, the Palakkad Town South police registered a case against the petitioner.

The Special Court for SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act at Mannarkad had rejected the petitioner's anticipatory bail application.

(detailed order is awaited)

Case Title: Prasobh M v State of Kerala

Case No: Crl.A 583/ 2026

Counsel for Appellant: Sreejith S. Nair, Satheesh Mohanan, Mahima

Counsel for Respondent: Nireesh Mathew