Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in rape case

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case, making a previous interim order from September 30 permanent. The case involves allegations from a young actress regarding an incident that occurred in 2016. The court noted the significant delay in filing the complaint, which was made in August 2024, nearly eight years after the alleged incident. The complainant had previously made allegations against multiple individuals on social media. Siddique must deposit his passport and cooperate with the investigation. The trial court can impose additional conditions. The Kerala High Court had previously denied his bail request, citing evidence of his involvement in the case.