Allahabad High Court grants interim protection to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

February 27, 2026

The Allahabad High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple, Swami Mukundanand Giri, amidst allegations of sexually assaulting two minors at their ashram. The court has directed both to cooperate with the ongoing investigation while reserving its order on their anticipatory bail plea, with a further hearing scheduled for March 12, 2026.

Allahabad High Court grants interim protection to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

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Key Highlights

Swami Avimukteshwaranand faces allegations under the POCSO Act.
The High Court stayed the arrest of both accused until the bail application is resolved.
The court ordered the accused to fully cooperate with the investigation.
A further hearing is set for March 12, 2026.

Uttar Pradesh Legal

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Allahabad High Court grants interim protection to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

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