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SC denies Asaram interim bail, allows caretaker
The Hindu··7 Aug
The Supreme Court on August 6 denied interim medical bail to Asaram for now and allowed a round-the-clock trained caretaker inside jail. Justices M.M. Sundresh and Varale noted an AIIMS letter of July 31 saying hospitalisation was not needed but continuous assistance was. He is serving a life sentence in the 2013 Jodhpur POCSO case.
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What It Means For You
- Followers of the case can note interim medical bail was refused while in-jail care was expanded.
- Anyone tracking prisoner health rights can see AIIMS said hospitalisation was not required on July 31.
- POCSO case observers can recall the life sentence from the 2013 Jodhpur matter remains in force.
What's Happening
- On August 6 Justices M.M. Sundresh and Varale denied Asaram interim medical bail for now.
- The bench allowed a round-the-clock trained caretaker of his choice inside jail.
- An AIIMS letter dated July 31 said continuous assistance was needed but hospitalisation was not.
How AIIMS Advice Shaped Jail Care Without Bail
- Asaram is serving a life sentence in the 2013 Jodhpur POCSO rape case involving a minor.
- The Rajasthan High Court upheld the conviction in May 2026 before the Supreme Court plea.
- The bench left liberty to return if medical conditions worsen beyond the present AIIMS assessment.
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