Kochi:The Kerala High Court on Thursday cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to writer and social activist 'Civic' Chandran in a sexual harassment case against him based on a complaint by a woman belonging to a Scheduled Tribe community. Justice A Badharudeen set aside a sessions court order granting anticipatory bail to Chandran on the appeals moved by the state and the complainant.
The High Court directed the accused to surrender before the investigating officer within seven days for being interrogated and for medical examination, if any, for the purpose of the probe in the case. The high court also said that if Chandran is arrested, he shall be presented before the special court on the same day and if any regular bail plea is moved it should be considered on merits and orders be passed as early as possible.
On his arrest, if he requires medical attention, the same shall be provided to him, it further said. Last week, a different single judge bench of the high court had upheld the anticipatory bail granted to Chandran by the same sessions court in another sexual harassment case. In that matter, while granting him the relief, the high court had expunged the controversial remarks of the sessions judge that offence of molestation would not be attracted as the victim was wearing a sexually provocative dress.