Tamil Nadu

HC grants anticipatory bail to SPB's son Charan

CHENNAI: The Madras High court today granted interim anticipatory bail to S P Charan, son of playback singer S P Balasubramaniam, who apprehended arrest following a complaint lodged with polic

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CHENNAI: The Madras High court today granted interim anticipatory bail to S P Charan, son of playback singer S P Balasubramaniam, who apprehended arrest following a complaint lodged with police against him by actress Sonar Heiden for allegedly attempting to outrage her modesty.

Granting bail for two weeks, Justice G Rajasuria directed Charan, a playback singer, to execute a personal bond for Rs 10,000 with two sureities for like amounts and report daily until further orders.

The incident allegedly took place at a party to celebrate the success of Tamil film "Mangatha" on September 14.

Sonar had filed a complaint under Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act and IPC section 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty).

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