Controversial Bail: Asaram Bapu Granted Six Months on Medical Grounds

The Rajasthan High Court has granted six months of bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is serving a life sentence for raping a minor. This decision, based on medical grounds, allows him to seek treatment outside of jail, amid opposition from the survivor's counsel and Additional Advocate General.

The Rajasthan High Court has granted a six-month bail to Asaram Bapu, the self-styled godman serving a life sentence for raping a minor, on medical grounds. This is a significant development, considering Asaram's high-profile legal battles and previous interim bail grants.

The bench, consisting of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Sangeeta Sharma, approved the bail after assessing arguments from both Asaram's counsel and the prosecution. Asaram's legal team, led by Devdutt Kamat, argued that the 84-year-old's prolonged illness necessitated better medical treatment than available in jail.

Despite opposition from the Additional Advocate General Deepak Choudhary and the survivor’s counsel PC Solanki, the court's decision highlights ongoing tensions in the judiciary system over high-profile cases like Asaram's. Asaram, imprisoned since April 2018, had received interim bail multiple times prior, showing persistent challenges in balancing justice and humanitarian considerations.