The Allahabad High Court granted anticipatory bail to Prophet Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO) in a case involving allegations of sexual exploitation of minors.The relief was granted on Wednesday by Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha, who also directed the complainant and … Read more
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati (file photo) New Delhi: The Allahabad High Court on Friday granted a stay of arrest to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a sexual harassment case registered at Junsi police station.The court ordered temporary protection from enforcement action until the next hearing.Following a complaint of sexual abuse, a case was registered against Swami Avimukteshwaranand … Read more
Justice comes with hidden costs that those already burdened by the perpetual cycle of poverty, a cycle that shackles every step each day, feel too acutely to ignore. Rights exist. Legal aid is free for them. However, they do not have the privilege of affording the costs, both literal and opportunity-related, associated with recurring court … Read more