Convicted Rapist Asaram Bapu Granted Interim Bail on Medical Grounds
The 83-year-old self-styled godman, serving a life sentence for raping a minor, has been released until March 31 for medical treatment under strict court-imposed conditions.
- The Rajasthan High Court granted interim bail to Asaram Bapu, citing his deteriorating health and age, following a similar Supreme Court decision in a separate case.
- Asaram, convicted in 2018 for raping a minor in 2013, has been serving a life sentence and spent over 11 years in prison before this temporary release.
- The court imposed strict conditions, including prohibiting Asaram from meeting followers in groups, addressing gatherings, or speaking to the media during his bail period.
- Supporters gathered in large numbers to welcome Asaram outside the hospital and at his Jodhpur ashram, despite restrictions on group interactions.
- The victim's family expressed concerns for their safety, recalling previous incidents of witness intimidation and murders linked to Asaram while he was in jail.
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