Overview

• Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas allowed the petitions on October 8, covering pleas by Menon and two other accused.
• The FIR was registered on August 25 at Ernakulam Town North Police Station under BNS Sections 140(2), 126, 296, 127(2), 115(2) and 351.
• According to the FIR, the allegations followed an August 24 altercation at Velocity Pub in Kochi and include claims of assault and threats.
• The court had earlier granted interim protection from arrest to Menon during the investigation.
• The order provides protection from arrest while the FIR remains in force and police investigative steps continue.