The survivor in a high-profile sexual harassment case involving Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has filed a fresh police complaint, this time against right-wing commentator Rahul Easwar. She alleges that Easwar, who is out on bail in a related case, has violated his bail conditions by continuing to make disparaging remarks about her and her family.
Details of the New Allegation
The complainant states that despite strict bail conditions imposed after his arrest for allegedly insulting her, Rahul Easwar created another video criticising her family. This fresh complaint stems from comments made by Easwar after the survivor's husband recently made public statements against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil. In his remarks, Easwar described the husband as the 'real victim' in the situation.
Following the submission of the complaint, the police investigation team has initiated a probe to determine whether Easwar's actions indeed constitute a violation of the terms of his bail. The outcome of this investigation could have serious legal repercussions for the commentator.
Easwar's Vehement Denial
In response to the allegations, Rahul Easwar has firmly denied any wrongdoing. He asserted that his bail conditions did not prohibit him from speaking to the media or creating video content. In a statement, he claimed that the law is being weaponised and that filing false cases to silence critical voices sets a dangerous precedent.
Easwar told mediapersons that it has become alarmingly easy to implicate people through false complaints. He urged the police, courts, and the government to intervene and ensure that such practices are stopped, framing the issue as one of freedom of expression versus legal intimidation.
Legal Context and Next Steps
The core of the legal dispute now hinges on the specific conditions of Easwar's bail. The survivor's legal team contends that his continued commentary on the case and the individuals involved crosses a line and amounts to harassment and intimidation, thus violating the spirit and letter of his bail agreement.
This development adds another layer of complexity to the already sensitive case involving MLA Rahul Mamkootathil. The police investigation into the bail violation claim is now the immediate focus, and its findings will likely influence the trajectory of both this ancillary complaint and the main harassment case. The situation underscores the ongoing tensions and legal battles surrounding high-profile allegations in the public sphere.
