The Supreme Court granted Malayalam film actor Siddique interim protection from arrest in a rape case on Monday. The Court directed him to cooperate in the investigation. Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notices to the Kerala government and the victim, asking for their replies within two weeks. The Court was considering Siddique's plea challenging a Kerala High Court order that denied him anticipatory bail. The bench stated that if Siddique is arrested in connection with a specific case, he should be released on bail, with conditions set by the trial court, as long as he cooperates with the investigation until the next hearing. Advocates representing Siddique and the victim discussed the delay in filing the complaint, with the victim's lawyer mentioning the broader context of issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. Siddique’s advocate questioned the timing of the complaint and highlighted previous interactions between Siddique and the victim. The victim's lawyer pointed out the importance of addressing such issues beyond Kerala and expressed concern over the delay in speaking out against alleged misconduct.Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, representing the Kerala government, objected to the approval of anticipatory bail. Sean 'Diddy' Combs Facing Financial Strain During Legal Proceedings? On September 24, the High Court denied Siddique's application for anticipatory bail in the rape case, stating that his presence in custody is necessary for a thorough investigation given the severity of the allegations. Check Out: Most Popular Malayalam Movies of 2024 | Highest Rated Malayalam Movies of 2024 | Newest Malayalam Movies.