In a cybercrime case (Crime No. 169/2025), the Thiruvananthapuram Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court made serious observations while rejecting the bail plea of the 5th accused, Rahul Easwar.
The case alleges that the accused collected and circulated the survivor’s photographs and personal information on social media platforms including Facebook and YouTube, accompanied by sexually coloured remarks—violating laws that prohibit disclosure of a survivor’s identity.
The court noted that sections including BNS 72, 75(1)(iv), 79, 351(1), 351(2), and IT Act Sections 43 r/w 66 are applicable.
The judge stated that the nature and seriousness of the offences prevent the granting of bail at this stage. The investigation is in its early phase, and granting bail could allow tampering with digital evidence or influence over witnesses. Other accused are yet to be arrested.
