[Breaking] Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Asaram Bapu in 2013 Rape Case on Medical Grounds Until March 31, Asked Not to Meet His Followers Upon Release

The Supreme Court On January 7 granted interim bail to Asaram, 86, in a 2013 rape case due to health concerns, until March 31. Asaram was convicted in January 2023 and his appeal is pending. The court emphasized it would only consider ongoing health issues while rejecting previous suspension requests by the Gujarat High Court.