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August 26 2011 (26/08/2011)

Seer rebuts charges of trying to influence judge
http://ibnlive.in.com - August 26, 2011
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/seer-rebuts-charges-of-trying-to-influence-judge/178824-60-118.html

KANCHEEPURAM: Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi, prime accused in the Sankararaman murder case, today refuted allegations that he had attempted to influence the judge hearing the case.
"..I have never met or interacted with the Judge in question except once, and that on August 18, when there was a hearing of my case in his court. That was the only occasion when I have met or spoken to the judge and have never interacted with him on any matter beyond that, money or any other," he told reporters here.
The seer's comments come a day after the Madras High Court stayed for eight weeks the trial in the case at the Puducherry Sessions court on a petition alleging an attempt to influence the verdict.
The petitioner had submitted that some video footage on purported conversation between the Sankaracharya and some others has emerged regarding alleged payments made and to be made by the seer to influence the judgement in the case.
Jayendra said the Kanchi sankara mutt has a standing tradition of over 69 'Guru paramparas', and the tradition has always respected 'Dharma' and 'Nyaya.'
"Obviously there is someone who is not interested in concluding the case, and wants to prolong it, or, there is someone wanting to make money creating such a situation - and they have brought about such a development.I only wish to tell the well-wishers to put faith in Dharma, nyayam and God fearing values and keep peace."
The seer said he was "pained" and "surprised" to see media reports in the past few days, accusing him of entering into deals with the Judge hearing the case.
He said the only person he ever paid money to was the Advocate representing him in the case.
On his purported telephone conversations seeking to influence the judgement, Jayendra said he neither owns a phone nor does he communicate through phone. The phone, the diaries that were in the past, had all been taken away by police, he said, adding, he always talks to the media and people directly.
Only his assistant communicates with them if they are to be invited, he said. "I believe only in "Dharmam, Nyayam and the Judge and our traditional faith that Dharmam protects those who observe Dharma."
The order staying the proceedings before the Principal Sessions Judge against the Seer, his junior Vijayendra Saraswathi and 22 others in Puducherry was issued on a petition filed by city-based advocate P Sundrarajan.
Sankararaman, manager of Varadarajaperumal temple in Kancheepuram, was murdered in the premises of the temple on September 3, 2004. The two seers have been charged with entering into a conspiracy and hiring a gang to murder Sankararaman out of previous enmity.
A total of 189 witnesses have been examined and cross-examined since commencement of the trial in April 2009, of whom 87 have turned hostile.
The trial was shifted to Puducherry from a Chengalpattu court on a directive by the Supreme Court on a petition filed by Jayendra in October 2005.

Audio ‘leak’ stays Kanchi seer trial
http://www.telegraphindia.comm - August 25, 2011
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110826/jsp/frontpage/story_14426536.jsp

Chennai, Aug. 25: Madras High Court today stayed for eight weeks the trial in the Sankararaman murder case, in which Kanchi seer Jayendra Saraswati is the prime accused, following a petition alleging attempts to influence a Pondicherry court’s verdict.
Justice K. Suguna stayed proceedings before principal sessions judge T. Ramaswamy against the seer, his junior Vijayendra Saraswati and 22 others after Chennai-based advocate P. Sundararajan alleged that audio recordings had revealed conversations between the main accused and the Pondicherry trial court judge.
The advocate sought a probe by the high court’s registrar (vigilance), a stay on the trial and retrial of the case by a different judge. The high court judge issued a notice to the registrar (vigilance).
Sankararaman, who was manager of Varadarajaperumal shrine in Kancheepuram, was murdered on September 3, 2004. The two seers had been charged with hiring a gang to murder Sankararaman following his attempts to expose wrongdoing in the administration of the Sankara mutt.
In the purported telephone conversation with Ramaswamy, Jayendra Saraswati is heard promising certain payments and a lady lawyer interjecting on behalf of the seer. Ramaswamy is heard saying he would do the needful.
The authenticity of the recording and the veracity of the conversation will be known only after the probe by the high court registrar. “If it is prima facie established that the two voices are that of the seer and the judge, the high court can cancel the seer’s bail and order retrial by a different judge,” said a former public prosecutor. The judge will also face disciplinary proceedings, he added.
A total of 189 witnesses have been examined and cross-examined since the trial commenced in April 2009. Of them, 87 have turned hostile. Closing arguments in the case were scheduled for September 5.
The trial was shifted to Pondicherry from a court in Chengalpattu on a directive by the Supreme Court following a petition by Jayendra Saraswati that he wouldn’t get a fair trial in Tamil Nadu.

http://www.thehindu.com - Sankararaman case trial stayed for eight weeks

http://ibnlive.in.com - HC stays murder case trial against Kanchi seer

http://news.chennaionline.com - High Court stays Sankararaman murder case trial involving Kanchi seers

An Urgent Appeal for Funds

The Dharma Rakshana Trust has been established to take up dharmic activities at the behest of His Holiness Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Jagadguru Sri Acharya Swamigal. It has been supporting important charitable activities initiated by the Sri Matam.

The Trust extended invaluable support during the hardships faced by the matam since 11th November, 2004. At this juncture, there is an immediate and urgent need for funds, as the various cases are coming up for hearing very soon.

All concerned shishyas of the matam, devotees and philanthropically minded individuals are requested to donate generously to the Trust. Keeping in mind that "Dharma Rakshana is Loka Rakshana," the devotees are urged to contribute their might to the trust, and uphold the cause of Dharma, and obtain the blessings of Dharma Devata and the anugraha of Sri Acharyas.

Cheques may be drawn in favour of Dharma Rakshana Trust (Regd), and sent immediately to the address given below or arrangements may be made to send the donations by electronic transfer, clearly mentioning the account number and IFSC Code.

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“I want every one to hold their peace and be patient. Have faith that truth and dharma will prevail, no matter how trying the situation might seem.”

Message from His Holiness Sri. Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal

 

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