Headline
The Supreme Court of India Takes Over Case of Isha Foundation from Madras HC.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India takes over to itself a case relating to Isha Foundation and Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev from the Madras High Court. The case developed from allegations made by a man stating that his daughters were “brainwashed” to stay at the Isha Yoga Centre. The Supreme Court interacted with the daughters, who said they were staying at the ashram voluntarily without any outer pressure .
Key Facts
- Case Name: S. Kamaraj v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors.
- Judges Name: Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice J.B. Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra.
- Two daughters, of age 42 and 39, allegedly brainwashed to stay at the ashram of Isha Yoga Centre.
- Allegations were made of criminal cases and misconduct against Isha Foundation
- The Supreme Court of India interacted with the daughters virtually.
Legal Insights
The Supreme Court of India took over the case to make sure that a fair and unbiased assessment, by noting that the daughters were staying voluntarily at the ashram of Isha Yoga Centre. The order stops any further action by Tamil Nadu police per the directions of the High Court.
Impact
The transfer shifts jurisdiction from the Madras High Court to the The Supreme Court of India, stopping any immediate police action and centralizing the investigation.
Why It Matters
This case raises significant issues of individual freedom, religious influence, and allegations of misconduct within spiritual organizations.
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