Thiruvananthapuram,
The Kerala authorities has launched some elements of the Hema Committee report which inquired into sexual assaults towards feminine artists together with actresses within the Kerala movie trade. On this case, in response to the order of the Kerala Excessive Court docket, the complete report of the Hema Committee was printed on the finish of final August. Later, in response to the ICourt, the Kerala authorities has handed it over to the Particular Investigation Staff.
Greater than 50 individuals, together with actresses, have given statements to the Hema Committee. It created a stir within the movie trade. On this case, based mostly on the criticism filed by the younger actress, the museum police in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala registered a case towards veteran actor Siddique on August 27. The case was registered below sections of rape and prison intimidation.
Even in 2019, the actress spoke about sexual harassment. However after the discharge of the Hema Committee report, a brand new Meodoo controversy is rocking the Malayalam movie trade. On this context, the actress has lodged a criticism with the police. The judges rejected the petition filed by actor Siddique within the Kerala Excessive Court docket in search of bail on this case.
On this case, the case got here up for listening to once more within the Supreme Court docket in the present day. A criticism has been filed after eight years? They questioned. For that, the Hema Committee report was submitted in 2019. However the report was launched solely after the Excessive Court docket intervened. Subsequently, many ladies have complained that they had been sexually harassed.
Actor Siddique says he cannot recall something. He didn’t cooperate with the investigation. The general public prosecutor accused him of making an attempt to destroy proof.
Actor Siddique’s senior counsel V. Giri sought time to file a further affidavit on this regard. The judges adjourned the case for 2 weeks. On the identical time, they ordered to increase the ban on arresting Siddiqui.