RAJASTHAN HC GRANTS BAIL TO ASARAM IN RAPE CASE OF 2013

by | Jan 15, 2025

Headline

The Rajasthan HC grants Interim bail on medical grounds to Asaram Bapu.

Summary

The Rajasthan High Court granted interim bail to Asaram Bapu in a 2013 case of minor sexual assault, following the order of the Supreme Court of India granting him bail on medical grounds in another case.

Key Facts

  • Case Name: Asaram Bapu v. State of Rajasthan.
  • Judges Name: Justice Dinesh Mehta and Justice Vineet Kumar Mathur.
  • Asaram Bapu, convicted in 2018 for raping a minor in Manai village of Jodhpur, was granted interim bail until 31st March, 2025, based on a earlier order of the Supreme Court of India .
  • Charges faced by Asaram are under the IPC, JJ Act, and POCSO Act, including rape, trafficking, and criminal intimidation.

Legal Insights

  • The High Court followed the direction of the Supreme Court of India, stating grounds of health as the cause for granting him interim bail.
  • The earlier plea of Asaram Balu for suspension of sentence was rejected in 2022.

Impact

This decision of the Rajasthan HC grants temporary relief to Asaram Bapu while maintaining judicial scrutiny of his medical condition and legal duties.

Why It Matters

The case showcases the balancing act of the judiciary by making sure the medical care for convicts and maintaining accountability for heinous crimes.

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