The Supreme Court has closed the case about Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation after two women said they are living at the ashram willingly and without any pressure.
The case started when the women's parents filed a habeas corpus plea, claiming their daughters were being held against their will at the Isha Foundation's ashram in Coimbatore. The Madras High Court ordered a police inquiry and questioned the women, which led to the Supreme Court reviewing the case. Even though the women stated that they were free to leave, the case continued in court for some time.
The Tamil Nadu Police raised concerns about the Isha Foundation during a recent court hearing. They highlighted several missing persons cases linked to the foundation, with Coimbatore Superintendent of Police K Karthikeyan stating that six such cases have been reported at the Alandurai Police Station over the past 15 years. Out of these, five cases have been closed, and one remains under investigation.
During the proceedings, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing the Isha Foundation, addressed the court. He explained that the two women at the center of the case had voluntarily joined the ashram when they were 24 and 27 years old. Rohatgi firmly asserted that the claims of illegal confinement were unfounded. He added that the women were active participants in public events, including a 10 km marathon, which indicated their freedom and well-being. Additionally, he mentioned that they remained in regular contact with their parents.
Ultimately, the Supreme Court closed the proceedings regarding the illegal confinement case after the women stated that they were living at the ashram willingly and without coercion. The situation has raised various concerns but has also affirmed the women's rights to choose their living arrangements.
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