The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant verdict in a case involving the Isha Foundation, founded by renowned spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. On Friday, the court closed proceedings in a habeas corpus petition filed by the father of two women who alleged that they were being illegally confined at the organization’s ashram in Coimbatore.
The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, heard the case thoroughly. The petition alleged that the two women were being held against their will at the Isha Yoga Centre. However, a key development emerged in the case when the two women themselves appeared before the court and confirmed that they were residing at the ashram voluntarily.
This confirmation from the women proved crucial in the court’s decision to dismiss the habeas corpus petition. The court acknowledged the women’s statements, concluding that there was no evidence of illegal confinement.
The case had garnered significant attention as it involved a high-profile spiritual organization and allegations of illegal detention. The Supreme Court’s decision to close the proceedings, based on the women’s own statements, provides closure to the matter.
This case highlights the importance of due process and the need to carefully consider all sides of a legal dispute. The Supreme Court’s judgment serves as a reminder that allegations must be backed by concrete evidence and that individual autonomy should be respected in legal proceedings.