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SC denies Asaram bail, orders speedy hearing for son’s appeal
The Supreme Court has denied interim medical bail to 86-year-old Asaram, who is serving a life sentence for sexually assaulting a minor, but allowed him a trained caretaker of his choice around…
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The Supreme Court has denied interim medical bail to 86-year-old Asaram, who is serving a life sentence for sexually assaulting a minor, but allowed him a trained caretaker of his choice around the clock in Jodhpur Central Jail. The order followed an AIIMS report recommending constant monitoring for his multiple ailments, without advising hospitalisation. The court said he could return if his condition worsened.
In a separate order, the court asked the Gujarat High Court to decide the rape conviction appeal of Asaram’s son, Narayan Sai, within three months. Sai has been in Surat jail for more than 12 years after receiving a life sentence for raping two women. The Supreme Court directed both sides to cooperate with the early hearing.
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The easy narratives are that age or long imprisonment should automatically secure release, or that every delay proves judicial favour. Neither follows from these orders. Asaram remains in custody after a medical review found no need for hospitalisation, while Sai’s appeal will get a fixed timetable despite the high court’s record of earlier delays. The fair test is whether the Gujarat court completes the appeal within three months and whether any later medical plea rests on fresh evidence.
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