Gujarat High Court
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.
Supreme Court Denies Relief to Offender Seeking Withdrawal of UAE Extradition Request
Nov 26, 2025 10:02 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a plea seeking withdrawal of an extradition request to the UAE for a man facing 153 cases, including bootlegging and money laundering charges. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta emphasized that India has the right to bring back individuals evading the law, advising the petitioner to return and face legal proceedings rather than seeking relief from abroad.
Gujarat High Court Grants 6-Month Medical Bail to Asaram in 2013 Rape Case
Nov 06, 2025 11:44 pm CST
The Gujarat High Court has granted self-styled godman Asaram six months of temporary bail on medical grounds in a 2013 rape case. The 84-year-old, currently serving life sentences for multiple rape convictions, received similar bail from the Rajasthan High Court last week. Asaram was convicted in Gandhinagar for raping a female disciple multiple times between 2001-2006.