The Sessions Court rejected the bail plea of taxi driver Mahesh Kamath, last Friday. He has been accused of raping a female dog.

Kamath's plea had stated, "Since the victim in the alleged offence is an animal, the question of recording the statement of the said victim does not arise.
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Kamath's lawyer Satyaram Gaud said, "He should be set free, as he is the sole bread winner of the family."

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