India, Oct. 14 -- A Delhi court on Monday rejected the bail plea of self-styled monk Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati, who is accused of molesting at least 17 students of a private college in Delhi. The court noted that the gravity of the offences committed by him has increased because of the large number of victims.

"Releasing you on bail might make it easier for you to influence the victims who belong to the economically weaker section. You are an influential person.you can use a proxy and influence the witnesses," said additional sessions judge Dipti Devesh of Patiala House Courts.

The court suggested the counsel to withdraw the bail plea and approach the court again, once there are a change in circumstances.

Senior advocate Ajay Burma...