Sexual harassment case: Kerala High Court closes bail plea by director Ranjith since offence bailable

The Kerala High Court has closed the bail plea of filmmaker Ranjith, who is accused in a sexual harassment case. The court’s decision comes after the offense was found to be bailable, meaning Ranjith was entitled to bail as a matter of right. The case had attracted public attention due to Ranjith's prominence in the film industry, highlighting the challenges of handling high-profile cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct. The court’s closure of the bail plea underscores the application of legal principles regardless of public or media pressure and reflects the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring fairness in such sensitive cases.