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Gujarat High Court Extends Asaram Bapu’s Medical Bail to July 7

The extension allows his legal team time to secure NALSA certification ahead of a July 2 hearing

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The court has scheduled the next hearing for July 2, five days before the bail expires. (HT File Photo)

Overview

  • Division bench of Justices Ilesh Vora and P.M. Raval granted the 10-day extension to allow submission of pending documents
  • The court cited the ongoing process of obtaining a National Legal Services Authority medical certificate as its rationale
  • The next hearing is scheduled for July 2 to review the certification and the plea for further relief
  • Asaram remains on interim bail under strict conditions barring large gatherings, meetings with followers and requiring police escorts
  • He continues to serve life sentences for raping an adult disciple at his Motera ashram and for molesting a minor under POCSO in Rajasthan in 2013