Chennai Sessions court grants bail to RBV Manian

The Principal Sessions Court in Chennai on Tuesday granted bail to the former leader of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) RBVS Manian, who was arrested for his derogatory comments against political leaders including B R Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian constitution. Principal Judge S Alli observed that considering the age of the petitioner, the stage of the investigation the ailments suffered by the petitioner, and the submission of counsel for the petitioner was suggested to undergo surgery and also the period of incarceration, this court is inclined to grant bail. Further, the judge also directed Manian to appear before police daily, until further orders.