Order dated 13.10.2014 passed at Hon’ble Supreme Court by
Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya and Justice Bobde directing the Pondicherry Police to
arrest the five sisters has been executed. This bailable arrest warrant had been
issued in spite of the Registrar of the Supreme Court as well as the Chief
Justice of India and Justice Mukhopadhaya having received letter from us
stating that we were unable to appear since we had no means to bear the
expenses of travel and lodging and food. This order of bailable arrest was
totally insensitive and in gross violation of principles of natural justice. It
also clearly indicated the prejudice and inclination of the judges in favor of
the Ashram trustees.
On 18.11.2014, between 1.00-2.00 p.m. the Pondicherry
Police headed by Mr. Ravikumar, SP (North), came with this whole team to Ambabhikshu House, wherein
we sisters are residing, to execute the arrest warrant
issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in connection to an alleged contempt of
court. He was accompanied by women police personnel who arrested us and took us
to the ‘All Women Police Station’. There we were shown the order and explained its
consequences. After due formalities were completed we were each issued a 'Memo of Arrest' and allowed to leave the
police station on the surety of two well-wishers. Thank you both, we are deeply indebted and grateful for the risks you have taken on our behalf to protect us and safeguard our well-being and interests.
We also take this opportunity to sincerely thank Mr. Ravikumar,
SP (North), and his whole team of police personnel who treated us with extreme
consideration and extended all possible help to facilitate the smooth execution
of the procedure. This is the first time we have received such goodwill from
the police and we are extremely grateful for the same. We have also assured Mr.
Ravikumar that we shall make all possible efforts to present ourselves on
02.12.2014 before the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
