Asaram Bapu
Minor Rape Victim Petitions Supreme Court to Revoke Asaram Bapu's Medical Bail
Dec 01, 2025 04:20 pm CST
A minor rape victim has approached the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of Asaram Bapu's bail, arguing that the convicted godman is not seriously ill as claimed. Despite being granted bail on medical grounds by both Rajasthan and Gujarat High Courts, the victim's lawyer contends that Asaram has been traveling extensively across India without requiring hospitalization, raising questions about the validity of his medical bail conditions.
Self-Styled Godman Asaram Granted 6-Month Bail by Rajasthan High Court Due to Medical Concerns
Oct 29, 2025 11:33 pm CST
The Rajasthan High Court has granted six months' bail to 84-year-old Asaram Bapu on medical grounds. The self-styled godman, who has been serving a life sentence since 2018 for raping a minor, had previously received interim bail three times. His counsel argued that proper treatment for his prolonged illness was not possible in jail, while the prosecution opposed the plea.
India's Dangerous Devotion: The Enduring Power of Criminal Godmen Despite Convictions
Sep 25, 2025 03:59 pm CST
This article examines India's troubling relationship with convicted "godmen" like Asaram Bapu and Ram Rahim Singh, who continue to command devotion despite serious criminal convictions. It explores how spiritual authority combined with political protection creates dangerous power dynamics, allowing religious figures to evade justice while maintaining devoted followings even from government institutions, raising serious questions about institutional ethics and the consequences of blind faith in Indian society.
Asaram's Photo Worship At Surat Hospital Sparks Row
Sep 24, 2025 02:20 am CST
A controversy erupted after followers of Asaram Bapu, who is serving life sentences in two cases of rape, purportedly performed a puja ritual by putting up his photo on the premises of Surat Civil Hospital.