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Kerala High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Mollywood Actor Siddique in MeToo Case

Sep 24, 2024, 06:09 AM

The Kerala High Court has denied anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique, who stands accused of rape and assault by a female actor. The complaint was submitted to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating sexual harassment incidents in the Malayalam film industry, also known as Mollywood. Siddique has denied the allegations. This development is part of the broader MeToo movement in Mollywood. This marks a significant court setback for Siddique.