‘I have been acquitted, then why a rewarded criminal?’ Ashutosh Brahmachari’s petition, questions on UP Police

K News Desktop- The ongoing dispute between Jagatguru Jagatguru Rambhadracharya’s disciple Ashutosh Brahmachari and Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati has now reached the court. A writ petition has been filed in the Allahabad High Court on behalf of Ashutosh Brahmachari in the case of him being described as a “bounty criminal”.

In the case, Ashutosh Brahmachari has said that even after being acquitted by the court, he is being called a “prize criminal”. Regarding this, a writ petition has been filed in the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution. The petition has demanded correction in police records and instructions to remove the related post.

This petition has been filed through State General Secretary of Shri Krishna Sena and High Court advocate Sitaram Yadav and advocate Vinod Singh.

It has been said in the petition that on the basis of a criminal case registered in Police Station Kandhla, District Shamli, the police had hastily declared Ashutosh Brahmachari as a reward. However, later after the judicial hearing of the case, on July 30, 2024, the ACJM court of Kairana (District Shamli) honorably acquitted him in this case.

Despite this, it is alleged that even today a post depicting him as a “bounty criminal” exists on the official social media platforms of the concerned police officers.

The petition said that it is wrong to show the false criminal history of a person on a public platform despite being acquitted by the court. This is causing serious damage to their social prestige, religious identity and public image.

It has been said in the writ petition that doing so is a violation of the right to a dignified life under Article 21 of the Constitution. The petitioner says that the dignity and respect of any person is an important part of his fundamental freedom.

In the petition, a demand has been made from the High Court that the concerned officials should be directed to immediately remove the said post from the social media and make necessary corrections in the official documents. Besides, instructions should also be given not to publish the criminal history of any person on a public platform without verification.

Apart from this, the court has also been requested to pass appropriate orders regarding the damage caused to reputation. There is a possibility of a hearing on this matter in Allahabad High Court soon.