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In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim bail to the controversial self-styled godman Asaram in a 2013 rape case, citing medical grounds. The bail is valid until March 31<\/strong>, with strict conditions attached to his release.<\/p>\n

Medical Considerations and Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh<\/strong> and Rajesh Bindal<\/strong> acknowledged that the 86-year-old Asaram<\/strong> suffers from multiple age-related health issues, including a severe heart ailment. Taking these factors into account, the apex court agreed to grant him temporary relief.<\/p>\n

However, the court imposed a strict directive:
\n\ud83d\udd39 Asaram must not meet any of his followers<\/strong> during his bail period.<\/p>\n

This condition aims to prevent any undue influence or potential misuse of his release.<\/p>\n

Background of the Case<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Asaram was convicted by a Gandhinagar court in 2023<\/strong> in connection with a rape case filed by a woman who had lived in his ashram near Gandhinagar when the crime occurred in 2013<\/strong>. He is currently serving a life sentence in this case, apart from being incarcerated in Jodhpur Jail<\/strong> in Rajasthan for another rape conviction.<\/p>\n

The Supreme Court clarified that its decision to grant bail would be restricted solely to medical considerations, setting aside other aspects of his conviction.<\/p>\n

Timeline of Legal Proceedings<\/strong><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • August 29, 2024<\/strong>: The Gujarat High Court rejected Asaram\u2019s plea seeking suspension of his life sentence, finding no grounds to provide relief.<\/li>\n
  • January 2023<\/strong>: The Gandhinagar trial court convicted Asaram in the 2013 case.<\/li>\n
  • Current Plea<\/strong>: The Supreme Court sought a response from the Gujarat government regarding his petition, focusing only on his medical condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Future Outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Asaram\u2019s interim bail period will expire on March 31<\/strong>, and the court has emphasized the temporary nature of this relief. Further hearings will determine the continuation or cessation of his sentence suspension based on health evaluations.<\/p>\n

    This interim decision reflects the court\u2019s attempt to balance compassion for health issues with strict adherence to legal accountability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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