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Legal Focus: Anticipatory Bail Hearing Today for Swami Avimukteshwaranand in Allahabad High Court

The controversy surrounding Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati continues to intensify as the Allahabad High Courtis set to hear his anticipatory bail plea at 3:45 PM today. The religious leader has approached the court seeking protection from arrest after serious allegations related to sexual misconduct involving minors surfaced in Prayagraj. An FIR was registered following a complaint by Ashutosh Brahmachari, escalating the matter into a high-profile legal and political flashpoint. Swami Avimukteshwaranand has denied all allegations, claiming he is being framed under a larger conspiracy. He has questioned why the minors are allegedly in the custody of the complainant and has demanded a narco test to establish the truth. His disciples have also dismissed the charges as baseless. Meanwhile, Ashutosh Brahmachari has publicly accused the seer of misconduct, further deepening the dispute. The case has sparked political reactions across Uttar Pradesh, with opposition leaders weighing in. As legal proceedings unfold, all eyes remain on the High Court’s decision, which could determine whether interim relief is granted or denied.

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