The Kerala High Court stayed a trial court order directing rape-accused MLA Rahul Mamkootathil to reveal the passwords of his mobile phones to the police. The court will examine whether forcing an accused to disclose phone passcodes violates constitutional protections against self-incrimination and privacy.
Today, on 17th January, A Kerala court dismissed the bail application of expelled Congress leader and Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in connection with a newly registered third rape case against him. The order was passed by Judge Arundhanthi Dileep of Thiruvalla Magistrate Court.
