Karnataka High Court Stays Probe Against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Land Encroachment Case

The Karnataka High Court stayed further investigation against spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a land encroachment case, observing that there were prima facie no allegations against him in the complaint.

The Court said he cannot be drawn into a criminal probe unless the prosecution places material on record showing his direct involvement.

While noting that the FIR arose from directions issued in a public interest litigation on alleged encroachment of public land, the Court held that investigation against him would remain stayed till the next hearing on January 21.

[Sri Sri Ravi Shankar v. State Of Karnataka]