Kochi: A city court in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday granted bail to right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas who was arrested for alleged remarks in a students protest in New Delhi.
The Thiruvananthapuram Additional Chief Judicial First Class Magistrate Court judge granted bail rejecting prosecution demand for police remand.
Mohandas, who was taken into custody on Sunday evening from his residence in Kochi, was arrested on Monday morning. When Mohandas was produced before the court, his counsel filed a bail petition.
The prosecution sought custody of the accused for further investigation and raised apprehension that he was an influential person who would influence witnesses and tamper with evidence if released on bail, Times of India reported.
However, the defence cited his age and health condition and submitted that all the offences charged against Mohandas were bailable.
He was also directed to appear before police whenever his presence was required.
The court further directed him not to be involved in any controversial activities while on bail.
Bail for Mohandas
