State vs Shivamurthy Murugha Sharana and others — Murugha Mutt POCSO case

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What:: A court declared the seer not guilty in the first case involving minors.
Who:: The accused is the seer of Murugha Mutt. The court is the Second Additional District and Civil Court.
When:: Reported on 26 Nov 2025.
Where:: The court is in Chitradurga, Karnataka.
Why:: The court reached a judgment of acquittal.
What it means:: The legal case against the seer regarding this specific charge is now closed.

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What:: A court acquitted the seer of the Murugha Mutt in a case involving two minors.
Who:: The court is the Second Additional District and Civil Court in Chitradurga. The people include the seer of the Murugha Mutt and two minors who filed the case.
When:: Reported on 26 Nov 2025.
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What it means:: The seer is no longer facing these specific legal charges in this case.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court has acquitted Shivamurthy Swamiji in the case involving allegations of sexual crimes against minors.
Who:: Shivamurthy Swamiji is the accused, and the Second Additional District and Civil Court is the deciding authority.
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Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court cleared the seer of all charges in the first legal case involving minors.
Who:: The seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharana is the accused and the Second Additional District and Civil Court delivered the verdict.
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What it means:: The seer is no longer held responsible for the claims made in this specific legal matter.

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