Asaram
Coverage of Asaram in the Nexus archive.
- Supreme Court asks AIIMS to constitute medical board to assess Asaram’s health
The Supreme Court has directed AIIMS to form a medical board to evaluate Asaram's health. The Rajasthan High Court previously upheld a life sentence for Asaram, who was convicted for sexually assaulting a minor devotee at his Jodhpur ashram in 2013.
- Asaram's plea for interim bail: Don't want any untoward thing to happen, says Supreme Court
Asaram, a self-styled godman, has filed an application seeking interim bail on health grounds. The Supreme Court expressed concern about potential untoward incidents and has scheduled the matter for hearing on July 21.
- Rajasthan High Court confirms godman Asaram’s life sentence, drops gangrape charge
The Rajasthan High Court confirmed godman Asaram's life sentence and dropped the gangrape charge. The court directed him to surrender in view of the conviction, but he remains on temporary bail extended by seven days on May 25.
- Medical bail in case of only ‘grave necessity’, Supreme Court tells Asaram’s side
The Supreme Court stated that medical bail should be granted only in cases of 'grave necessity'. It allowed Asaram’s lawyers to file an urgent plea if his health deteriorates and requires medical attention.