Chennai: Kanchi Sankaracharya Sri Jayendra Saraswathi, who was grilled in a trial court in Chennai on Monday in connection with the 13-year old Radhakrishnan assault case, informed the court that the police foisted the case on him and that it was a total lie.
During an hour-long proceeding, I -Additional Sessions Judge, P. Rajamanickam, posed 91 questions to Jayendra Saraswathi, the prime accused in the case, as per section CrPC 313 (1) (b). He denied any involvement in the incident and repeatedly answered the questions with "I do not know," "I do not know anything" and "No" by waving his hand.
The 80-year old pontiff answered, "Yes" and 'I am aware' to a few questions pertaining to 'Kanakabishekam' for Paramacharya Chandrasekara Saraswathi in view of his centenary celebrations in 1993. The mutt head also denied knowledge of import of gold for the celebrations.
Jayendra Saraswathi, who was accompanied by advocates and his disciples and mutt officials, remained calm during the proceeding and was often spotted smiling in the court hall. He reached the court hall at 11.15 am and remained seated till 11.50 am. On coming out from the court hall, many persons, including a few lawyers, fell at his feet to obtain his blessings and he offered them vibuthi.
