CHENNAI: Today, 24th Feb, The Madras High Court has refused to stop Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore from organizing its Maha Shivaratri celebrations on February 26 and 27, 2025. A division bench comprising Justices SM Subramaniam and K Rajasekar dismissed a petition that sought restrictions on the event due to concerns about noise pollution and sewage disposal.
Madras: The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) to submit an urgent report regarding a petition seeking to stop permission for Maha Shivaratri celebrations at the Isha Foundation. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the spiritual center throughout the night on February 26, raising concerns over environmental violations.
NEW DELHI: On February 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India expressed its disapproval towards the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) for taking two years to approach the court regarding a Madras High Court decision. This decision had quashed a showcause notice against the Isha Foundation for constructing multiple buildings between 2006 and 2014.
Today, On 30th September, the Madras High Court requested the Tamil Nadu government to provide details on criminal cases against Isha Foundation, led by Jaggi Vasudev. The court expressed concerns about Vasudev’s apparent hypocrisy in promoting renunciation while securing a settled life for his own daughter, amidst allegations of misconduct against the Foundation.
Six individuals have mysteriously disappeared from Sadhguru-Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation in Coimbatore since 2016, prompting a judicial inquiry. The Madras High Court has ordered the police to provide a detailed status report on the ongoing investigation by April 18. Concerns have escalated following unsatisfactory responses from the foundation. All eyes are now on the upcoming hearing.
