The court barred Pachauri from visiting the Head Office where the alleged incident took place and the Gurgaon branch of TERI, the workplace of the victim, till the investigation was over in the case.
"The alleged offence is reported to have taken place while complainant was working in the head office of TERI premises. In the given facts and circumstances of the case, it would be expedient in the interest of justice if accused is restrained from visiting the head office of TERI and also the Gurgaon Office, where complainant has been asked to join her duties.
The court rejected the submission of the complainant's counsel that all TERI premises were inter-connected and Pachauri, its Director General, would influence the witnesses and tamper with the prosecution evidence on the ground that all preventive measures have been taken by the police.
"In view of foregoing reasons, the application of accused for modification of order dated March 21, 2015 is hereby allowed.
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"The order dated March 21 is modified to the extent that the accused shall not enter the Head Office and Gurgaon Office of TERI till the investigation is over in the case. However, he is at liberty to visit and work from rest of the premises of TERI," the court said, while taking note of Pachauri's submission that he be allowed to go to the office so that he can earn his livelihood.
"As the gadgets of complainant and accused have already been seized by the investigating officer, this court fails to understand as to how the accused will tamper with evidence.