Kerala HC refuses to extend transit bail granted to actor-husband of viral Kumbh Mela woman in kidnapping case
The Kerala High Court has denied an extension of transit bail for Farmaan Khan, who is accused in a kidnapping case filed by his wife's father. The court ruled that it lacks jurisdiction because the primary anticipatory bail plea is being handled by a court in Madhya Pradesh.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing legal and social tensions surrounding interfaith marriages and the application of POCSO and SC/ST laws in India.
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (July 2, 2026) refused to extend the transit bail granted to Farmaan Khan , an actor and husband of the actor woman who went viral during the Kumbh Mela, in a kidnapping case filed by her father.
The article reports on a legal proceeding neutrally, citing the court's observations and the background of the allegations.
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