Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda gets HC relief: Arrest stayed on this condition
The court has imposed a ban on media statements from all parties involved, ensuring a smooth judicial process. The duo faces serious allegations, but their arrest has been stayed for now
Prayagraj (The Uttam Hindu): Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati and his disciple Swami Mukundanand Giri, who are facing serious allegations of sexual abuse, received a major relief from the judiciary. On Wednesday, the Allahabad High Court granted them anticipatory bail in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Following this significant decision, their arrest has been stayed for the time being, providing them a major legal relief.
The bench of Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha delivered the verdict
The entire case was heard by a bench of Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha of the Allahabad High Court. An anticipatory bail petition was filed in the court on behalf of Swami Avimukteshwarananda and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari. After carefully considering the petition and considering the facts of the case, the court granted anticipatory bail to both accused in the case registered under the POCSO Act.
The court issued strict instructions, imposing a complete ban on statements in the media
In addition to granting anticipatory bail, the Allahabad High Court has issued a very strict and clear directive to all parties involved in the case. The court has strictly instructed the complainant and the two bail petitioners (Swami Avimukteshwarananda and Mukundanand) not to make any statements to the media regarding this sensitive matter. This court order has been issued to ensure the smooth flow of the judicial process and avoid any unnecessary controversy.