The Delhi High Court has ordered a probe into who is responsible for managing the ashrams associated with self‑styled guru Virendra Dev Dixit, after a woman went missing and financial irregularities were flagged. The court warned that state intervention may become necessary.

  • High Court orders inquiry into management of Dixit‑linked ashrams
  • Missing woman and alleged drugging raise serious concerns
  • Questions raised about why Income Tax has not audited ashram finances

The Delhi High Court on Monday declared that the affairs of ashrams connected to self‑styled spiritual preacher Virendra Dev Dixit must be investigated to determine who is currently accountable after his death. The observation was made by a bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia.

The hearing concerned allegations that several women and minor girls were being held in illegal confinement at the Adhyatmik Vishwa Vidyalaya ashram in Rohini. The case dates back to 2017 when the NGO Foundation for Social Empowerment filed a petition alleging that females were denied contact with their families.

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During the session, the bench directed the Station House Officer of Vijay Vihar police station to register a missing‑person FIR and launch an investigation after residents reported a missing inmate whose belongings remained on the premises. The CBI also informed the court that Dixit, who had been absconding for years, is now deceased.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that lack of transparency in religious institutions can pose a grave threat to public safety, and judicial scrutiny is essential to restore community trust.

"The absence of clear accountability in ashram management endangers not only women's rights but also the integrity of the broader social fabric," said a legal expert.

The bench also probed the ashram’s financial affairs, questioning why the Income Tax Department has not examined its accounts, suggesting possible financial improprieties.

Did You Know?: Virendra Dev Dixit founded multiple ashrams across major Indian cities in the early 2000s, many of which have since become subjects of controversy.

Police have been instructed to complete the inquiry and submit findings to the court by August 31. If no individual or group steps forward to assume responsibility, the state may be compelled to intervene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is currently known about the missing woman?
A: She communicated with her family via video call but has refused to leave the ashram despite her father's serious illness.

Q2: Has the Income Tax Department begun an audit of the ashram?
A: No official audit has commenced yet; the court has ordered the department to start one.