Anto Augustine granted anticipatory bail in cases related to Messi row, allegations about CM’s second marriage
Kerala politician Anto Augustine secured anticipatory bail after filing a petition fearing arrest. The bail relates to two investigations: one concerning a controversy dubbed the "Messi row" and another involving allegations about the chief minister’s alleged second marriage. The Special Investigation Team had recently conducted searches at properties linked to Augustine and his siblings, prompting his pre‑emptive legal move.