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The informant in the POCSO case against Shankaracharya Vasudevanand Saraswati of Jyotirmath has approached the Uttarakhand High Court challenging the police’s decision to open a “history sheet” against him. The informant, a former disciple of the Shankaracharya, alleges police harassment and intimidation following his complaint.
The history sheet, typically opened against individuals with a history of criminal activity, is viewed by the petitioner as a deliberate attempt to discredit him and deter him from pursuing the case. He claims it was opened without any legal justification and is a misuse of power.
The petition argues the police action is motivated by pressure from influential figures connected to the Shankaracharya. It further states the history sheet is causing significant mental distress and social stigma to the informant and his family.
The case stems from allegations of sexual assault made by the informant against the Shankaracharya, leading to a police investigation. The Shankaracharya has denied the allegations and obtained interim bail from the Supreme Court.
The informant’s counsel argued before the High Court that the history sheet was opened solely to harass the complainant and suppress the truth. They requested the court to quash the order opening the history sheet and provide protection to the informant from alleged police harassment.
The High Court has issued notices to the Uttarakhand government and the police, seeking their responses to the petition. The next hearing is scheduled for a later date. The informant fears further repercussions and believes the history sheet is intended to weaken his case and shield the Shankaracharya from investigation. The petition highlights concerns about the impartiality of the police investigation and the potential for external influence.
