Offences Bailable, Kerala High Court Closes Anticipatory Bail Applications Moved By Actor Jayasoorya Accused Of Sexual Harassment

Kerala High Court: Actor Jayasurya's Anticipatory Bail Application in Sexual Harassment Case Malayalam actor Jayasurya sought anticipatory bail from the Kerala High Court following sexual harassment allegations. The complaints were linked to two incidents: one during a film shoot between 2012-13 in Kootattukulam, and another at the Kerala Secretariat. The allegations include outraging modesty and stalking, registered under Sections 354 and 509 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Jayasurya denied the accusations, arguing that the film's shoot ended in 2011, well before the alleged incident, and accused the complainants of fabricating the claims. His bail plea was closed, with the court noting that the charges were bailable due to being registered prior to the 2013 amendment making such offences non-bailable. He continues to deny all charges, seeking legal recourse to clear his name as he returns from abroad.