Source: www.dnaindia.com
KARNATAKA, INDIA, June 11, 2010: The high court of Karnataka granted conditional bail to self-styled godman Paramahamsa Nithyananda, who is facing criminal charges. The court observed that he had fallen short of his image as a spiritual leader. The tainted Nithyananda was freed from the sub-jail in Ramanagara, where he has been languishing since May 1. His disciple, Nithya Bhaktananda, was also granted bail.
According to bail conditions, Nithyananda, aka Rajashekharan, 32, has to furnish a personal bond of around US$ 2,000, besides two local sureties. He cannot preach or teach, but can conduct activities like yoga and meditation. The court also restrained Nithyananda from moving out of the jurisdictional limits of Ramanagara without the permission of the sessions court there. He was also directed to appear before the jurisdictional police once in every 15 days.
High court judge justice Subash B. Adi observed, “Nithyananda had fallen short of his image as a spiritual head, a sannyasin and a guru who should be free from all attachments and should have strong determination and courage.”