The High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Malcolm Pereira, who was booked in connection with the alleged assault of Chinchinim-Deussua Sarpanch Gerson Gomes.
Pereira had approached the court seeking protection from arrest in connection with the case.
The court, after hearing the matter, granted him anticipatory bail, allowing him protection from arrest subject to the conditions imposed in its order.
The case relates to allegations of assault involving Gomes, with further proceedings in the matter continuing.

