The Gujarat High Court rejected the application filed by spiritual leader Asaram Bapu seeking suspension of sentence in rape case. The Bench noted that in a matter of conviction appeal, there will always be some arguable points but that by itself cannot be a ground to hold that the conviction may not be sustainable at the stage of deciding the prayer of suspension of sentence.
Asaram Bapu, serving life imprisonment for raping a teenage girl, has been granted a 7-day parole today by the Rajasthan High Court for medical treatment in Maharashtra. Legal experts express concerns about fairness in the justice system. Supreme Court declined his plea for suspension of sentence on medical grounds, directing him to seek permission from the High Court.
BREAKING | The Rajasthan High Court rejected Asaram’s plea to receive medical treatment at a Pune facility due to concerns over public order. Asaram, serving a life sentence on rape charges, requested Ayurvedic treatment. The court instead suggested treatment at a local hospital. Asaram’s plea emphasized his right to choose medical care and highlighted health risks in prison, citing constitutional protections.
The Rajasthan High Court Yesterday (March 16th), requested a hospital report on jailed spiritual leader Asaram Bapu’s ayurvedic treatment. Asaram sought permission for treatment at Madhavbaug Hospital in Pune. The court ordered comprehensive details on the proposed treatment and logistics for potential travel. This intervention stems from Asaram’s plea for alternative health remedies while serving his sentence.