Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Karnataka High Court Refuses to Halt Probe Against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
The Karnataka High Court decided not to stop the investigation against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a spiritual leader, who is accused of encroaching on public land in Bengaluru.
The court said it was important to let the authorities investigate as per earlier orders.
Ravi Shankar's lawyers argued that he was not involved in the encroachment, but the court said it would not interfere at this stage.
The next hearing is on January 12.
The case involves allegations of building on a storm water drain and other public lands in a village near Bengaluru.
The Karnataka High Court refused to stay the investigation against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a land encroachment case.
The court directed that the investigation should proceed as per earlier orders against encroachers.
Ravi Shankar's lawyers argued that he was not involved in the encroachment, but the court was not convinced to intervene.
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for January 12.
The FIR was registered following a public interest litigation alleging large-scale encroachment of public land, including a storm water drain in Bengaluru.
- Who
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a spiritual leader, is named as an accused in an FIR alleging encroachment of public land in Bengaluru.
- What
- The Karnataka High Court refused to stay further investigation or grant interim protection to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
- When
- The decision was made on Wednesday, with the next hearing scheduled for January 12.
- Where
- The case is being heard in the Karnataka High Court, concerning land encroachment in Bengaluru.
- Why
- The court decided not to interfere with the investigation to align with earlier directions against encroachers of public land.
- Person Involved
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Legal Case
- FIR under Section 192A of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964
- Court Decision
- Refused to stay investigation or grant interim protection
- Next Hearing Date
- January 12
- Alleged Encroachment
- Public land, including a storm water drain (rajakaluve)
- Area of Encroachment
- Kaggalipura Village, Uttarahalli Hobli, Bengaluru South Taluk