Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Chaitanyananda's Safety in Custody Disputed
Chaitanyananda, a self-styled godman accused of sexually harassing students, says he's in danger in Tihar prison.
Prison officials say he's safe and can wear his saffron robe and eat special food.
The court wants to know if he's really okay.
Chaitanyananda, accused of sexual harassment, claims threat to life in Tihar prison
Prison authorities deny the claim and assure court of his safety and security
Court sought status report after his allegations
He is allowed to wear saffron robe and have restricted diet
Prison staff assures court of his safety and security
- Who
- Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a self-styled godman
- What
- Claims threat to life in Tihar prison
- When
- November 19, 2022
- Where
- Tihar prison, Delhi
- Why
- Due to sexual abuse allegations
Chaitanyananda's Claim
Prison Authorities' Stance
Threat to Life
Chaitanyananda's Claim
Chaitanyananda claimed there was a threat to his life in Tihar prison
Prison Authorities' Stance
Prison authorities denied the claim and assured the court of his safety
- Age
- Not specified
- Institute
- Private management institute in southwest Delhi
- Accusations
- Sexual harassment of 16 students
- Custody
- Judicial custody
- Diet
- Restricted, without onion and garlic
