An appeal has been filed in the Supreme Court of India challenging the Allahabad High Court order granting anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a POCSO case, arguing the court exceeded bail-stage limits by assessing evidence meant for trial.
The Bombay High Court Today (Oct 1) denied anticipatory bail to the chairman and secretary of the Badlapur school where two minor girls aged fours years were sexually assaulted by a contract worker. Single-judge Justice RN Laddha passed the order after the two accused moved the High Court against a sessions court order. Court took into account the tender age of the victims, their trauma and also noted that the accused could tamper with evidence or pressurise witnesses.
Today, 29th April, The Supreme Court revoked the bail granted by the High Court to a high-profile Karnataka Seer in a POCSO case, mandating his surrender. The case involves serious allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. This decision reflects the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring fair trial proceedings and addressing sensitive matters promptly. The case has attracted considerable public interest due to the prominence of the accused individual.