Asaram Bapu rape case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu for interim bail to avail Ayurvedic medical treatment in Uttarakhand, till the reopening of the Court.

Asaram Bapu had moved the Supreme Court for bail saying he wanted to undergo Ayurvedic treatment in Uttarakhand. Rajasthan government affidavit says this is his third attempt to get his sentence reduced. The father of the rape victim has also expressed fear that he and his daughter will be killed.

The applicant states that he and his daughter are very apprehensive now that they would be killed in the same manner if Bapu is granted bail for medical reasons.

Delhi Court has stayed the publication of a book titled ‘Gunning for the Godman: The story behind Asaram Bapu’s conviction.’