Baba Ramdev's aide Balkrishna acquitted in document forgery case

A special judicial magistrate's court handling CBI cases has acquitted Acharya Balkrishna, a close associate of yoga entrepreneur Baba Ramdev, in a document forgery matter. The court simultaneously cleared Naresh Chandra Dwivedi, the co-accused in the case who was charged with supplying forged documents to Balkrishna.

The acquittal marks the conclusion of proceedings that had examined allegations surrounding the creation and use of fraudulent paperwork. The court's decision indicates insufficient evidence to sustain the charges against either accused.

Balkrishna, a prominent figure in Ramdev's wellness and yoga ventures, has faced legal scrutiny on multiple occasions. The acquittal in this particular case removes one legal encumbrance from his record, though other proceedings may remain ongoing.

The decision was delivered by the Special Judicial Magistrate (CBI) court, which handles cases referred by India's Central Bureau of Investigation. The court found grounds to dismiss the charges against both men, providing relief to Balkrishna and Dwivedi after the extended legal proceedings.