A court in Chennai on Monday granted bail to ultra-Left propagandist folk singer Kovan who was arrested on October 30 for alleged sedition. Granting him bail, Principal Sessions Judge N Audinathan observed during the hearing that the case was not one of defamation.

The judge directed Kovan to appear before the Investigation Officer as and when required and also to furnish a personal bond of Rs 5,000 with two sureties of like sum.