# Supreme Court Denies Asaram Interim Bail, Allows Trained Jail Caretaker

2026-08-06T10:56:36+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Supreme Court declined interim medical bail for Asaram, who is serving a life sentence in a 2013 rape case, but allowed him to engage a trained caretaker of his choice for round-the-clock assistance in jail. The bench said he could approach it again if his health deteriorated. An AIIMS medical board recommended continuous monitoring but did not advise hospitalisation. The Rajasthan High Court upheld his conviction and sentence in May. The prosecution also informed the Supreme Court that Asaram had received 20-day parole, which his counsel said was granted due to prolonged incarceration and age, not health. The Hindu describes him as 85, while Hindustan Times reports his age as 86.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-denies-interim-bail-to-asaram-for-now-health-conditions/article71312730.ece>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/supreme-court-denies-asaram-medical-bail-allows-round-the-clock-caretaker-in-jail-101786008608855.html>

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