The Principal Sessions Judge, Thiruvananthapuram, S. Nazeera, on Thursday (December 4, 2025) rejected the anticipatory bail plea filed by Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the rape and coerced termination of pregnancy case registered against him based on a complaint filed by a woman acquaintance of his.

Following the court decision on the bail petition, KPCC president Sunny Joseph announced that Mr. Mamkootathil was expelled from the party.

Ms. Nazeera is yet to promulgate a formal order and reportedly stated in open court that she had dismissed the petition, opening the way for Mr. Mamkootathil’s possible arrest.

The court allowed the State-side and defence 25 minutes to present their arguments. It had heard the petition for nearly an hour on Wednesday.

The prosecution also presented

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