The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Kochi-based IT businessman Venu Gopalakrishnan in connection with a sexual assault complaint filed against him.
A division bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan granted the relief, providing protection from arrest in the case.
The case pertains to allegations made by a woman, accusing the businessman of sexual assault and related offences. The matter has been under legal scrutiny for several months, with earlier proceedings taking place in the Kerala High Court.
Anticipatory bail ensures that the accused will not be taken into custody immediately but must cooperate with the investigation and comply with conditions set by the court.
The investigation into the complaint is ongoing, and further legal proceedings are expected as the case progresses.