Expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Gets Anticipatory Bail in 2nd Rape Case

• Kerala Sessions Court granted anticipatory bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a second sexual assault case.
• The court found no prima facie material to substantiate the allegations at this stage but imposed strict conditions on the MLA.
• Conditions include appearing before investigating officers, cooperating with the probe, not destroying evidence, and refraining from influencing witnesses.
• The court noted the complaint was lodged after a nearly two-year delay, with the complainant giving "different versions" for the delay and reporting to the KPCC president instead of police.
• Mamkootathil was previously absconding after a first rape case, had his anticipatory bail rejected in that case, and was expelled from Congress.

Why It Matters: MLA gets bail in 2nd rape case, court scrutinizes delayed complaint.