The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to film director Akhil Marar for his controversial comments on the Indo-Pak conflict. The court upheld freedom of speech, stating that expressions without direct calls for rebellion do not constitute a crime. Marar claimed his remarks were misconstrued and relevant to public knowledge.
The Kerala High Court granted Akhil Marar, a film director, interim protection from arrest for comments made during a Facebook Live on the Indo-Pak conflict. Marar claims his statements were political analysis, not threats to national integrity. His anticipatory bail petition will be heard on May 28, 2025, following police claims against him.