Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his disciple Mukundanand have filed for anticipatory bail in Allahabad High Court to avoid arrest following a complaint lodged against them under the POCSO Act.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his disciple Mukundanand have approached the High Court with a plea for anticipatory bail to evade arrest related to a serious complaint filed on February 21 at Jhunsi police station in Prayagraj under the POCSO Act. The complainants have alleged grave charges against them, prompting the police investigation. The petitioners are asking the court to provide them relief during the ongoing investigation, fearing potential punitive action from law enforcement.
The legal proceedings began after a serious allegation was reported at Jhunsi police station against Swami Avimukteshwaranand and others, which leads to the registration of an FIR. The FIR accused Avimukteshwaranand, Mukundanand, and a few unidentified individuals of offenses under the POCSO Act, which is designed to protect children from sexual offenses. As the police continue their investigation, the apprehension of arrest has brought the accused to seek legal protection through anticipatory bail.
In their plea, the applicants have specifically requested the High Court to grant interim relief to prevent any possibility of immediate arrest while the inquiry is underway. As this case unfolds, it highlights the legal implications of accusations under the POCSO Act and the strong measures individuals may take to protect themselves amid serious legal challenges.
