Malayalam rapper Vedan, legally known as Hirandas, can now travel abroad for his upcoming concert tour after the Kerala High Court modified his bail conditions. The Sessions Court’s restrictions, which prevented him from leaving Kerala and mandated weekly check-ins with the police, were struck down by Justice C. Pratheep Kumar.
The court’s decision facilitates Vedan’s performances scheduled in international venues, including Dubai, Qatar, France, and Germany, between November 23 and December 20. A key aspect of the revised order is Vedan’s commitment to notify the investigating officer (IO) before any international travel and to be available for questioning when summoned, with advance notice. The prosecution raised no objections to these amendments.
The legal proceedings began in December 2022 after a complaint of alleged sexual harassment was filed against the artist. Vedan had secured anticipatory bail earlier but challenged the restrictive nature of certain bail clauses. The High Court’s ruling reflects the artist’s compliance with existing bail terms for over six weeks, leading to a more flexible arrangement that balances his travel needs with ongoing legal scrutiny.