Supreme Court denies interim bail to Asaram while permitting a jail caretaker
The Supreme Court of India has denied interim bail to Asaram, who is currently serving a life sentence for the sexual assault of a minor. The court rejected the plea for medical bail after reviewing a report from AIIMS Jodhpur, which indicated that hospitalization was not necessary. However, the bench granted Asaram permission to engage a trained caretaker of his choice to provide round-the-clock assistance within the prison. The court has kept the bail application pending, allowing the petitioner to approach the court again should his health condition deteriorate.
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What Happened
The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and P B Varale heard the interim bail plea filed by Asaram on health grounds. During the proceedings, the court reviewed a medical report from AIIMS Jodhpur and determined that the request for bail was not warranted at this time. The court did, however, permit the petitioner to appoint a trained caretaker to assist him inside the jail facility. The bench has kept the matter pending and granted liberty to the petitioner to mention the case again if his medical condition worsens.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court that the petitioner had allegedly suppressed information regarding a separate application for parole. Counsel for Asaram clarified that the parole application was filed previously and was not based on health grounds. Asaram is currently serving a life sentence following his conviction in a 2013 case involving the sexual assault of a minor. The court has also directed AIIMS to constitute a medical board to assess the health of the 85-year-old prisoner.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court denied interim bail to Asaram.Source not recorded
- Asaram is serving a life sentence for the sexual assault of a minor.Source not recorded
- The court permitted Asaram to hire a trained caretaker for 24-hour assistance in jail.Source not recorded
- AIIMS Jodhpur reported that Asaram does not require hospitalization.Source not recorded
- The court kept the bail plea pending for potential future consideration.Source not recorded
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta alleged that the petitioner suppressed information about a parole application.Source not recorded
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- HTHindustan TimesSC denies Asaram bail, allows 24 x 7 caretaker
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- Odiaଓଡ଼ିଆ1 of 2
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- EastCarried1 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthCarried1 of 10
9 of the 26 states we read have local coverage. Concentrated in the North. Also carried by 3 national mastheads.
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