The Supreme Court's interim protection of Malayalam actor Sidhique in a rape case has provoked strong reactions from women leaders in Kerala. State Higher Education Minister R Bindhu emphasized that a delay in filing complaints should not hinder justice.

A two-judge Bench issued notice to the Kerala government and the victim in the case during the hearing of a plea by Siddique. The apex court also asked about the reason for the delay in registering the complaint against the actor.

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The Supreme Court of India granted interim protection from arrest to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case. This decision came after Siddique's plea challenging a Kerala High Court order denying him anticipatory bail.

The Kerala High Court had denied Siddique anticipatory bail saying that the available evidence suggested his involvement in the matter.