Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 4 (PTI) A court here on Thursday dismissed the anticipatory bail petition filed by suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil in a sexual assault case.

Thiruvananthapuram Principal District and Sessions Court Judge Nazeera S, after hearing the prosecution and the defence counsels for two days, decided to dismiss the anticipatory bail plea.

The court heard the anticipatory bail petition in camera following a request by Public Prosecutor T Geenakumari on Wednesday.

Both sides produced several pieces of evidence, including audio clips and chat details.

Mamkoottathil’s counsel maintained that the relationship was consensual, but the prosecution focused on the allegation of forcing the woman to abort the pregnancy by consuming pills.

However, as the prosecution reli

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