Boby Chemmanur, a prominent businessman, was remanded to 14 days in judicial custody following his arrest for sexual harassment based on a complaint from actress Honey Rose. The court denied bail, citing substantial evidence against him. Chemmanur faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act for making sexually colored remarks and transmitting obscene material.
Kochi: On Thursday (Jan 9th), prominent businessman Boby Chemmanur was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days by the Ernakulam Judicial First-Class Magistrate Court II. The arrest follows a sexual harassment complaint filed against him by Malayalam actress Honey Rose.
Chemmanur was arrested by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Wednesday evening and presented before the court on Thursday afternoon. Seeking bail, Chemmanur’s counsel argued that he had not committed any wrongdoing, maintaining his innocence. However, the prosecution opposed the bail plea, asserting that there was substantial evidence to support the charges against him.
The businessman has been booked under:
- Section 75(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): This pertains to making sexually coloured remarks as a form of sexual harassment.
- Section 67 of the IT Act: Relates to publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form.
According to the police, the complaint filed by Honey Rose alleged that Chemmanur made “repeated sexually coloured” remarks towards her, which led to the investigation and subsequent arrest.
After considering the arguments from both sides, the court denied bail and sent Chemmanur to a 14-day judicial remand. The decision underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the evidence presented by the prosecution.
The case has garnered significant public attention, given the high-profile nature of both the complainant and the accused. Honey Rose is a prominent figure in the Malayalam film industry, while Boby Chemmanur is a well-known businessman with widespread influence.
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