UP: Allahabad HC to hear Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s anticipatory bail plea today

February 27, 2026

Prayagraj: A key hearing in connection with Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati is scheduled to take place here on Friday at the Allahabad High Court.

The seer has moved an anticipatory bail application seeking protection from arrest in connection with a sexual harassment case registered at Jhunsi police station.

As per the court’s fresh cause list dated February 27, the matter has been listed at serial number 142 and is slated to be taken up in Court No. 72. The case will be heard by a single bench of Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha.

New Allegations surface 

New allegations have surfaced in the case against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, with complainant Ashutosh Brahmachari claiming that several individuals, including senior ashram functionaries and VIPs, were involved in the alleged misconduct with young disciples.

Addressing the media on Wednesday, Brahmachari made a series of serious claims, asserting that the alleged misconduct extended beyond the main accused.

FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand 

The allegations come after a Special POCSO Court in Prayagraj ordered an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand and others over alleged sexual abuse of minors. The court has directed the police to conduct a fair and independent investigation, protecting the victims’ identity and dignity.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand has denied the allegations, claiming they are fabricated to harm him and Sanatan Dharma.