Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Asaram Bapu on Medical Grounds

The convicted self-styled godman will remain in jail unless granted similar bail in a separate rape case in Rajasthan.

The Supreme Court granted Asaram Bapu interim bail until March 31, 2025, citing his severe medical condition, including advanced age and heart-related ailments.
Asaram, 83, is serving life sentences for two separate rape convictions stemming from incidents in 2013 involving a minor and a female disciple.
The court imposed strict conditions for his release, barring him from meeting followers and requiring a police escort for hospital visits.
To secure full release, Asaram must obtain similar bail in a separate case in Rajasthan, where he is also serving a life sentence.
The Gujarat government raised concerns about witness safety and insisted on armed police supervision during his medical treatment.