Supreme Court orders bail for actor Siddique in sexual abuse case, citing delayed complaint and lack of evidence.

The Supreme Court bench, however, wondered why the complainant took eight years to approach Kerala Police when actor Siddique had allegedly raped her in 2016.

In the latest development in the rape case, Malayalam actor Siddiqui has been granted anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court. A bench of two judges also said the veteran actor will have to deposit his passport and cooperate with the investigating officer in the probe.

Siddique granted relief on the condition that he deposit the passport before the trial court. Varsha Agarwal Updated : Nov 19, 2024, 12:07 PM IST The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique,

This particular article contains information regarding sexual assault which might be triggering for some readers.  Malayalam actor Siddique has finally been granted anticipatory bail by the Supreme Court,

The Supreme Court has granted Malayalam actor Siddique anticipatory bail in a rape case that emerged amid a spate of sexual assault charges by former actresses in the southern film industry.

The Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case, subject to conditions, amid controversy over delayed FIR and ongoing investigation.

An FIR was filed against Siddique in connection with the sexual assault allegations by an actress in August this year.