Gujarat HC Denies Temporary Bail To Asaram In 2013 Gandhinagar Sexual Assault Case
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The Gujarat High Court has rejected a plea seeking temporary bail for self-styled godman Asaram, who is serving a life sentence after being convicted in a 2013 rape case by a Gandhinagar sessions court.
Court Leaves Door Open On Health Grounds
Asaram had sought temporary release from custody, referring to a 20-day parole granted to him by the Rajasthan High Court in August 2026 in a separate sexual assault case.
The Gujarat High Court, however, declined to grant interim relief in the present matter.
While dismissing the plea, the court left it open for Asaram to approach the Supreme Court if his health condition deteriorates.
Life Sentence In Gandhinagar Rape Case
Asaram was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Gandhinagar sessions court after being convicted of repeatedly raping and sexually exploiting a woman disciple between 2001 and 2006 at his ashram in Motera, near Ahmedabad.
The Rajasthan High Court had granted him 20 days' parole in August in connection with a separate case. The relief in Rajasthan did not result in temporary bail being granted in the Gujarat case.
