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Supreme Court Denies Asaram Interim Bail, Allows Trained Jail Caretaker
Supreme Court Denies Asaram Interim Bail, Allows Trained Jail Caretaker
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The order balances medical concerns with the existing conviction and sentence. The court has not decided the interim bail plea on its merits. Public discussion may become extreme because the case involves a prominent religious figure and allegations of serious sexual offences. The available reports leave some details, including his age and the parole issue, presented differently. Further judicial and medical findings will clarify the position.
Sources (2): thehindu.com, hindustantimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
