Kochi, First Published Jun 1, 2022, 6:34 AM IST
Kochi: Producer Vijay Babu, who went abroad in the case of raping a young actress, will return to Kochi today. It has been informed that he will reach Kochi at 9.30 am.
A month after the interim advance bail was granted, he returned. He will then be produced at the South Police Station. Vijay Babu will be released after initial questioning as he has been directed not to be arrested. The High Court is also considering Vijay Babu’s anticipatory bail application.
The arrest was delayed until the next hearing of the case. The court directed that Vijay Babu should not be arrested at the airport if he arrives from abroad. The immigration department has also been barred from arrest.
The Central and State Governments should inform this order to the respective departments. The court also directed Vijay Babu to appear before the investigating officer as soon as he returns home.
Vijay Babu, who went abroad in the case of raping the actress, will return tomorrow. According to the documents submitted to the court, Vijay Babu has informed that he will return to Kochi tomorrow at 9.30 am. The actor had informed the high court while considering his anticipatory bail application that he did not appear yesterday as he would be arrested. Vijay Babu entered Dubai after the police registered a case. From there we went to Georgia.
The High Court asked the police whether Vijay Babu was colluding in the case
Criticism of the police
High court slams police and prosecution in rape case against Vijay Babu The High Court said that Vijay Babu has the right to seek the protection of the court. Vijay Babu is innocent till proven guilty. Vijay Babu will be a star for some. Vijay Babu is just like any ordinary person in court. The court also asked whether the prosecution was looking into WhatsApp chats. Does not now enter into its merits. The court said it intends to provide temporary protection if he arrives in Kerala within two to three days. The court said it was wrong to say that bail could not be granted as he was not at home. .
The court asked Vijay Babu if he was not at the place and clarified that he did not intend to hear the case on merit as the person was not at the place. Vijay Babu said that he did not come yesterday because he would be arrested. Vijay Babu said that he is ready to come tomorrow. The court asked why the prosecution was opposed to the actor coming home. He is not trying to be subject to Indian law. Doesn’t the victim want Vijay Babu to come home and cooperate with the case? He can be legally arrested only after questioning. But the commissioner says he will be arrested first. The court is not to protect the beliefs of the police, but to protect the life and liberty of the common man. The compulsion of the police will adversely affect the case. The court asked the police who the drama was to show and whether the arrest from the airport was to be shown through the media. According to the prosecution, Vijay Babu went into hiding after the case was registered.
What can be done if Vijay Babu stays abroad? Why not arrest for a month. The court asked the police if they could catch everyone who went abroad. The court said it was even suspected that the investigating officer was colluding with Vijay Babu. The court also asked why Vijay Babu should oppose coming home. The court said that to stay on some islands in the world, one must remember that one does not need an Indian visa or passport.
Last Updated Jun 1, 2022, 6:34 AM IST