Pachauri gets relief till Thursday - The Times of India on Mobile

NEW DELHI: TERI director general R K Pachauri, accused of sexually harassing a woman employee, was on Monday granted interim protection from arrest till February 26 by a trial court. Considering Pachauri's anticipatory bail plea, the court also issued notice to investigating officer (IO) of the case and sought his response on Pachauri's application by February 26.

Pachaur's lawyer sought anticipatory bail on grounds of his illness and on merits of the case.

To this, the court inquired about Pachauri's health and asked his counsel what kind of illness does Pachauri have. Appearing for Pachauri, senior advocate Sidharth Luthra said, "We have submitted all the medical records regarding his illness which include cardiac issues and UTI."

Pachauri moved the trial court for relief following the direction of Delhi high court, which had on February 19 given him interim protection till Monday. However, advocate Prashant Mendiratta, appearing for the complainant, asked the court to put up the matter for hearing.

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