Today, On 6th February, The Supreme Court ordered protection for Discovery staff following threats over the documentary Cult of Fear: Asaram Bapu. The Court noted that requiring them to seek relief from multiple High Courts may not be feasible. It emphasized the need for security measures to ensure their safety. This decision comes amid growing concerns over intimidation faced by journalists and media professionals.
The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Gujarat government regarding Asaram Bapu’s petition for suspension of his life sentence for rape, indicating it will only consider medical grounds for his interim release. Asaram’s advocacy centers on serious health issues, despite previous refusals of treatment options. His appeal is still pending.
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.
