self-styled godman
Minor Rape Victim Petitions Supreme Court to Revoke Asaram Bapu's Medical Bail
Dec 01, 2025 04:20 pm CST
A minor rape victim has approached the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of Asaram Bapu's bail, arguing that the convicted godman is not seriously ill as claimed. Despite being granted bail on medical grounds by both Rajasthan and Gujarat High Courts, the victim's lawyer contends that Asaram has been traveling extensively across India without requiring hospitalization, raising questions about the validity of his medical bail conditions.
Gujarat High Court Grants 6-Month Medical Bail to Asaram in 2013 Rape Case
Nov 06, 2025 11:44 pm CST
The Gujarat High Court has granted self-styled godman Asaram six months of temporary bail on medical grounds in a 2013 rape case. The 84-year-old, currently serving life sentences for multiple rape convictions, received similar bail from the Rajasthan High Court last week. Asaram was convicted in Gandhinagar for raping a female disciple multiple times between 2001-2006.
Pune Engineer Loses Rs 14 Crore to Fake Godman Promising to Cure Daughter's Incurable Disease
Nov 05, 2025 07:20 pm CST
A Pune-based IT engineer was swindled out of Rs 14 crore over seven years by a self-styled godman and his disciple who claimed they could cure his daughter's incurable congenital disease through spiritual intervention. The scammers convinced him that a deceased godman's spirit residing in the disciple could heal his daughter if he demonstrated faith by donating all his property and savings.
Self-Styled Godman Asaram Granted 6-Month Bail by Rajasthan High Court Due to Medical Concerns
Oct 29, 2025 11:33 pm CST
The Rajasthan High Court has granted six months' bail to 84-year-old Asaram Bapu on medical grounds. The self-styled godman, who has been serving a life sentence since 2018 for raping a minor, had previously received interim bail three times. His counsel argued that proper treatment for his prolonged illness was not possible in jail, while the prosecution opposed the plea.
Delhi Godman Sexual Assault Case: Recordings Reveal How Women Were Coerced Into Hotel Meetings
Oct 07, 2025 09:33 pm CST
NDTV has obtained disturbing call recordings revealing how Chaitanyananda Saraswati's female accomplices coerced students into hotel meetings. The 62-year-old self-styled godman, arrested for sexually assaulting at least 17 women from Delhi's Sri Sharada Institute, used threats of academic consequences while his aides dismissed victims' attempts to avoid encounters. Police are also investigating his multiple identity changes and potentially fabricated credentials.
Woman Reveals How She Escaped Delhi Godman's Manipulative Recruitment Tactics at Management Institute
Sep 29, 2025 08:00 pm CST
A former prospective student shares her account of narrowly avoiding admission to Chaitanyananda Saraswati's institute, revealing the pressure tactics and concerning behavior that raised red flags before the godman's arrest for allegedly harassing 17 women. Her testimony provides insight into how the 62-year-old operated his Delhi-based management institute and recruited vulnerable students through promises of internships and international opportunities.
Delhi Godman Sexual Harassment Case: How Chaitanyananda Saraswati Evaded Capture for 50 Days
Sep 29, 2025 02:22 pm CST
Self-proclaimed godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 17 women at a Delhi management institute, was arrested after evading police for 50 days by changing hotels and avoiding CCTV surveillance. The case emerged after student complaints reached authorities, including the Air Force Directorate of Education, as many victims came from military families.
Delhi Court Rejects Bail for Self-Styled Godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati in Major Forgery and Fund Misappropriation Case
Sep 26, 2025 09:18 pm CST
A Delhi court has denied anticipatory bail to self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who faces serious allegations of creating a fraudulent trust, misappropriating approximately Rs 50-55 lakhs, forging AICTE records, and operating multiple bank accounts under different identities. The accused allegedly diverted funds from Sri Sharada Institute for personal gain and faces additional charges of sexually harassing 17 female students at a private management institute.
Self-Styled Godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati Accused of Sexual Harassment by Multiple Women at Delhi Management Institute
Sep 26, 2025 12:01 pm CST
A 2016 molestation case reveals disturbing allegations against 62-year-old self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who is currently wanted for sexually harassing 17 students at his Delhi management institute. Despite police raids across multiple states and a Lookout Circular, the accused remains at large after evading similar charges in 2009 and 2016.
Delhi Police Hunts Self-Styled Godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati Following Sexual Harassment Allegations at Management Institute
Sep 25, 2025 01:35 pm CST
Delhi Police are searching for Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a self-styled godman accused of sexually harassing students at Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management-Research. The investigation began after an alumnus and the Air Force headquarters raised complaints about his misconduct. Students allege they were threatened and coerced into inappropriate situations, with the institute now having formed a new governing council after providing substantial evidence to authorities.