Verdict in seer case reserved

The Karnataka High Court on Friday reserved its verdict in connection with an appeal by Raghaveshwara Bharathi, pontiff of Ramachandrapura Mutt in Shivamogga district. The seer is facing allegations of raping one of his devotees.

The division bench comprising Justice Anand Byra Reddy and Justice N Ananda, which heard the matter, has reserved its judgement. 

During the hearing, the State government submitted that there was sufficient medical evidence to prove the seer’s sexual contact with the devotee.

Senior Counsel B V Acharya, who appeared for the seer, has the entire case was aimed at ensuring that the appellant is arrested.