Massive Chargesheet Filed in High-Profile Sexual Harassment Case
In a significant development, the Delhi Police has submitted a comprehensive 1,077-page chargesheet against Chaitanyanand Saraswati, the former chancellor of Vasant Kunj's Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management. The document was formally presented at the Patiala House court on Wednesday, November 27, 2025, marking a crucial step in the high-profile sexual harassment case that has drawn national attention.
The chargesheet outlines serious allegations against Chaitanyanand, who stands accused of sexually harassing 19 women during his tenure as chancellor of the prestigious management institute. The extensive documentation includes statements from 43 witnesses who have provided crucial evidence in the case.
Multiple Accused Named in Chargesheet
Beyond Chaitanyanand, the chargesheet identifies several other individuals allegedly involved in the case. Bhawna Kapil, Shweta, and Kajal Kapil have been named as co-accused for their purported role in coercing victims to comply with Chaitanyanand's advances, according to police officials familiar with the investigation.
Additionally, the document mentions Harish Singh Kapkoti, who allegedly threatened the father of one witness and assisted Chaitanyanand in his attempted escape from justice. This revelation adds another layer to the complex web of allegations surrounding the case.
Legal Charges and Current Status
Police have charged Chaitanyanand under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including sexual harassment, insulting a woman's modesty, giving false evidence, and criminal intimidation. The case has been assigned to Judicial Magistrate First Class Animesh Kumar, who has scheduled the next hearing for Thursday.
Currently, Chaitanyanand remains lodged at Tihar Jail following his arrest from a hotel in Agra on September 28. In a separate but related development, he also faces allegations of misappropriating funds worth Rs 20 crore following complaints filed by the religious body that operates the Vasant Kunj institute.
The filing of this extensive chargesheet represents a major milestone in the investigation that has unfolded over several months. With the case now moving forward in the judicial system, all eyes remain on the Patiala House court as it prepares to examine the voluminous evidence against the former chancellor and his alleged accomplices.
