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January 28, 2026, 04:24 PM - 2 min read
A Pathanamthitta court on Wednesday granted bail to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the alleged rape of an NRI woman, the third such case against him, after the defence argued the relationship was consensual and questioned digital evidence.
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January 17, 2026, 02:43 PM - 2 min read
During the proceedings, Mamkootathil’s legal team attempted to pivot the case by producing screenshots of chats and audio recordings, which they claimed proved a friendly and voluntary bond between the MLA and the survivor.
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January 13, 2026, 04:23 PM - 2 min read
The court appearance was marked by chaos as activists from the CPI(M) and the BJP's youth wings staged massive protests.
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January 12, 2026, 06:21 PM - 2 min read
After hearing the prosecution’s arguments, the court ordered the police to produce Mamkootathil on Tuesday.
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January 11, 2026, 08:37 AM - 2 min read
A third sexual assault case has been lodged against Mamkootathil following a complaint by a native of Pathanamthitta district, police said
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December 15, 2025, 02:27 PM - 2 min read
The court decided to take up this matter after the Christmas vacation.
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December 10, 2025, 02:23 PM - 1 min read
The legislator's lawyer, advocate Ajithkumar (Sasthamangalam), confirmed that the relief was provided by the sessions court.
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December 5, 2025, 01:34 PM - 3 min read
The Chief Minister’s remarks were a direct response to the Congress party’s contention that while it took disciplinary action against Mamkootathil, the CPI(M) had failed to take steps against its own leaders accused of irregularities in the Sabarimala gold plating case or against MLA M Mukesh, who is facing rape charges.
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December 3, 2025, 04:53 PM - 3 min read
The Thiruvananthapuram District and Principal Sessions Court heard the arguments behind closed doors, opting for in-camera proceedings, and subsequently listed the matter for further consideration on Thursday.
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December 2, 2025, 06:26 PM - 4 min read
The plea is scheduled to be heard on Wednesday. Rahul is currently absconding, and the police have initiated an intensive search to locate him.
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September 15, 2025, 01:41 PM - 5 min read
Although the Leader of the Opposition, VD Satheesan, had reportedly objected to his presence in the assembly, Mamkootathil enjoys support from a significant section of the Congress party.
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August 29, 2025, 01:13 PM - 2 min read
The case stems from the alleged creation of fake Election Commission voter ID cards for Youth Congress members ahead of the organisational elections.
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