‘Rape’ of Dalit woman: Kerala HC denies bail to Palakkad councillor
The Congress councillor was expelled from Palakkad District Congress Committee after the political controversies over the allegations against him
The High Court had earlier denied an anticipatory bail plea, which had claimed that the allegations lacked merit and that there were errors in the investigation.
The High Court had earlier denied an anticipatory bail plea, which had claimed that the allegations lacked merit and that there were errors in the investigation. | Photo Credit: RK Nithin
The Kerala High Court on Monday (June 29, 2026) dismissed the bail plea of Prasobh Valsan, a councillor of Palakkad Corporation, in the alleged rape of a Dalit woman.
The High Court had earlier denied an anticipatory bail plea, which had claimed that the allegations lacked merit and that there were errors in the investigation. However, the court had noted that the prosecution had made out a prima facie case for his arrest and denied the plea. Following this, Mr. Valsan had surrendered to the police at the Palakkad Town Station.
Congress expels Palakkad councillor over sexual assault complaint
Mr. Valsan was expelled from the Palakkad District Congress Committee after the political controversies over the allegations against him.
The Dalit woman had alleged that Mr. Valsan had entered her house under the pretext of offering her a job and then raped her.
The Hindu Bureau
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