Serious allegations have surfaced against Dr. Shivamurthy Murugha Sharana, the prominent head of Chitradurga's renowned Murugha Mutt.
A POCSO case and rape charges were registered against him for allegedly sexually assaulting the two minor daughters of a woman working as a kitchen assistant at the mutt.Navlik Designer Women’s Kurta Set with Pant & Dupatta – Traditional Outfit
The chargesheet has already been filed in this case, and the trial is currently underway at Chitradurga's special court. In a bid to completely quash the proceedings, Murugha Sharana has now submitted two petitions to the Karnataka High Court.
In his defense, he argues that the complainants have filed a false case driven by political animosity, and that the complainant woman was coerced into lodging the FIR. Also Read: Systematic attack underway against Prithviraj – Mallika Sukumaran's shocking statement
The single-judge bench of the High Court is scheduled to hear these petitions in the first week of December. Lawyers representing the state government and the complainant are expected to submit their objections regarding the quashing plea.
Currently, Murugha Sharana is out on bail and has been directed to stay away from the mutt's activities. This high-profile case has sparked widespread discussions across the state, and the High Court's verdict is anticipated to draw significant attention.Also Read: Prime Minister participates in the Koti Geeta Lekhana Yajna Diksha ceremony..!