Professor Shaharyar Ali had been trying to avoid getting arrested but Supreme Court had rejected his bail plea earlier, saying that he can apply for regular bail later.
Pradeep Bhandari also took potshots at 'chai biscuit journalists' for lying and conspiring against him. "Truth has exposed you, Anil Deshmukh (Maharashtra Home Minister)," he emphasised.
In a relief to Republic TV journalist Pradeep Bhandari, anticipatory bail has been granted to the journalist after he was summoned under non-bailable sections by the Mumbai Police.
Advocate Sachin BS appearing for the accused argued that Kaniyoor is a public servant and since no permission was sought before filing the complaint, the question of taking cognisance of the matter did not arise.