A case has been registered against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, a prominent Shankaracharya, and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari, following an FIR filed in Jhunsi under various sections of the POCSO Act and IPC. The registration of this FIR was ordered by the ADJ of the Rape and POCSO Special Court amidst serious allegations of sexual assault against both the religious figures. The FIR includes charges under IPC section 351(2) along with several relevant sections of the POCSO Act, demonstrating the severity and implications of the accusations.

In response to the FIR, Swami Avimukteshwaranand has accused the complainant, Ashutosh Brahmachari, of being a criminal himself, claiming that Ashutosh has multiple cases against him. He alleges that the FIR is an outcome of a religious conflict and personal vendetta rather than legitimate grievances. This counter-accusation adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing legal battle and public discourse surrounding these allegations.

Conversely, Ashutosh Brahmachari has vehemently denied the allegations thrown at him by Swami Avimukteshwaranand. He asserts that the list of 21 false cases circulated against him is an attempt to tarnish his reputation. Ashutosh claims he has already filed an FIR against these baseless allegations, indicating a deep-rooted conflict between the parties involved. The case highlights issues of power dynamics, faith, and the legal ramifications of such serious accusations within the Indian societal context.