ITAHARI, April 29 -- The Biratnagar High Court has summoned Krishna Das Giri, popularly known as Siddhababa of Chatara, Sunsari, in a case where he stands accused of raping one of his disciples. The court's order requires Giri, the defendant, to appear before the court within one month.

Following an appeal filed against the Sunsari District Court's decision favoring Giri, the Biratnagar High Court, presided over by judges Sridharakumari Pudasaini and Naresh Kumar Chaudhary, issued the summons on Friday.

According to Information Officer Yubraj Paudel, the court's directive requires the defendant to present himself in court within the specified one-month period.

The District Court, Sunsari, recently decided to acquit Giri on September 13...