Sexual abuse case: Karnataka HC cancels anticipatory bail of Vachanananda Swami finding flaw in procedure adopted by special court (opens original article in a new tab)

Karnataka High Court canceled anticipatory bail of Vachanananda Swami in a POCSO case, citing procedural errors by the special court that failed to hear the victim as required by law. The court allowed three weeks for the seer to apply for regular bail.

• Karnataka High Court canceled anticipatory bail of Vachanananda Swami in POCSO case due to procedural flaw
• Special court failed to hear victim as per law, leading to cancellation of bail
• High Court allowed 3 weeks for seer to seek regular bail while protecting him from arrest