Gujarat High Court has granted three months interim bail to Asaram on medical grounds. This decision has been taken after the directions of the Supreme Court, under which he is already on interim bail till 31 March.
Asaram had sought six months interim bail from Gujarat High Court. Due to lack of consensus between two judges in the division bench, the case was handed over to a larger bench. After the hearing, the larger bench granted three months interim bail.
Let us tell you that Asaram is serving a life sentence for a rape case dating back to 2013.
How Long Will Asaram Stay Out of Jail?
Asaram has now been allowed to stay out of jail till June 30, 2025. The bail has been granted on medical grounds, meaning his treatment will continue. Asaram has been in jail since 2013 and several cases related to sexual assault are registered against him.
Earlier Granted Parole Until March 31
Earlier, the Jodhpur court had granted parole to 87-year-old Asaram till March 31, considering his health problems. However, the court imposed several conditions on his parole, including a ban on meeting his followers, giving sermons or speaking to the media.
As per the Jodhpur court order, three policemen will accompany him during the parole. Reports suggest that he has several serious health problems including prostate problem and heart blockage. He is being treated under medical supervision through naturopathy, Ayurvedic panchkarma and other treatments.
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