Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday sought the state government's stand on the anticipatory bail application filed by actor and BJP leader Suresh Gopi in a case accusing him of misbehaviour with a woman.
The petition pointed out that the charge of insulting womanhood under IPC 354 was also included in the charge sheet and there is concern that he would be arrested.
He pleaded that his daughter's wedding is scheduled on January 17 at Guruvayur temple and he feared arrest by the police ahead of that.
Justice C Pradeep Kumar will consider the actor's plea on January 8.
A woman journalist had filed a complaint against the actor with the Kozhikode City Commissioner and the women's commission on October 28. According to the complainant, Suresh Gopi placed his hand on her shoulder, persisting even after she twice pushed him away during a media address.
The commissioner referred the case to the Nadakkavu station and a case was registered for sexual assault under two sub-sections of IPC 354A.
Suresh Gopi was questioned on November 18 in this regard.
The incident sparked a controversy with the actor drawing flak from politicians and media. In response, Suresh Gopi had issued an apology.
