HC grants anticipatory bail to SPB Charan

The Madras High court granted anticipatory bail to playback singer S P Balasubramaniam's son SPB Charan, who apprehended arrest following a complaint against him by actress Sona Heiden of an attempt to outrage her modesty.

Granting bail for two weeks, Justice G Rajasuria directed Charan, also a playback singer, to execute a personal bond for Rs 10,000 with two sureties for like amounts and report daily until further orders. Sona said the incident took place at a party to celebrate the success of the blockbuster "Mankatha" on September 14. She 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).

Meanwhile, we hear that Charan has decided to go for an apology. A source adds, "It was agreed that Charan would issue a written apology to Sona instead of making it public. Sona is still undecided if she would drop the charges against him, but she agreed for a written apology for the sake of SPB, for whom she has immense respect."