Supreme Court Halts Madras High Court Investigation into Sadhguru's Isha Foundation

The Supreme Court paused the investigation into allegations against Isha Foundation, transferring the case from Madras High Court to itself for further examination.

The Supreme Court of India has intervened to pause a Madras High Court order directing a police investigation into Sadhguru's Isha Foundation.
The case stems from allegations by retired professor S Kamaraj, claiming that his daughters were coerced into staying at the Isha Yoga Centre.
Isha Foundation has denied the allegations, asserting that the women are residing there voluntarily and have been doing so for years.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, emphasized the need for judicial oversight rather than a large police presence at the ashram.
The women involved testified virtually to the Supreme Court, confirming their voluntary stay and alleging harassment by their father.