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New Delhi — Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, also known as Partha Sarathy, director of the Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management in Vasant Kunj, is facing serious allegations. Female students studying under the EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) scholarship have accused him of sexual harassment, molestation, and misuse of power.
Meanwhile, police have also uncovered his car allegedly bearing fake diplomatic plates.
What the Victims Allege
Number of Complainants: Statements have been recorded from 32 female students; 17 among them claim they were harassed.
Nature of Harassment : The charges include using obscene or abusive language, sending lewd WhatsApp/SMS messages, and making unwanted physical contact.
Role of Staff and Administration : According to the women, some members of the faculty and administration pressured them into complying with the accused’s demands. They allege that the environment discouraged resistance, implicitly or explicitly.
Legal Steps & Investigation
A formal complaint was filed on August 4, 2025, at the Vasant Kunj North Police Station.
The police have registered cases under various sections, including those for sexual harassment, insulting the modesty of women, and criminal behaviour associated with forgery and misuse of documents.
Investigations include analysis of CCTV footage, raids of related premises, and seizure of digital evidence (hard disks, NVRs) for forensic examination.
The Car with Fake Diplomatic Plates
Vehicle Details: The accused is linked to a red Volvo car. During investigation, this car was found with a forged or fake diplomatic number plate — “31 UN” (or similar fake UN/diplomatic-style plate).
Legal Violations : Using a fake diplomatic plate implicates charges of forgery, cheating, misusing identity of diplomatic entities, and creating false documents. Police have already registered separate cases under relevant laws.
Current Status
Accused on the Run: Swami Chaitanyananda is yet to be arrested. Police raids are underway in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh to locate him.
Institution’s Response: The ashram has officially severed ties with him, describing his actions as “illegal, inappropriate,” and damaging to their reputation. They have claimed to have filed complaints with authorities.
Why This Case Matters
This scandal touches multiple critical issues:
Abuse of Power in Educational Settings: Students from disadvantaged backgrounds (EWS quota) are especially vulnerable. The allegations also highlight possible institutional complicity.
Diplomatic Impersonation: The misuse of fake diplomatic plates is not just a traffic or vehicle offence; it impacts law and order, trust in regulatory systems, and perhaps security.
Accountability & Safety of Women: The case adds to growing concerns about protection of women, especially in institutions that are supposed to be safe spaces.
What Comes Next
Investigation Completion: Police will need to consolidate evidence — messages, CCTV, eyewitness statements — to build a strong prosecution case.
Arrest & Legal Actions: Finding the accused, arresting him, and taking legal steps under relevant penal and property/diplomatic forgery laws.
Institutional Reform & Support: Potential oversight to ensure such harassment is prevented; mechanisms for students to report safely; checking how administration handled — or failed to handle — warning signs.
[Newsroom staff written original, where key claims or facts are used, I’ve referenced the original sources (like The Indian Express, The Daily Jagran , NDTV, ABP Live, etc.) transparently.]
