Bantwal: Mahesh Shetty Timarodi granted bail in hate speech case

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Feb 4, 2026: Mahesh Shetty Timarodi has been granted bail by the Bantwal court in connection with a hate speech case. The court considered the bail application filed by Shetty regarding a non-bailable warrant that had earlier been issued against him and allowed the plea.

A case had been registered against Mahesh Shetty under charges of hate speech following an investigation by the Belthangady police. As he had failed to appear before the court, the Belthangady court had issued a non-bailable warrant against him.

Subsequently, Mahesh Shetty approached the Bantwal court seeking bail. Advocate Sirajuddin Jogibettu appeared on his behalf and presented arguments. After hearing the submissions, the court allowed the bail application and issued the order.