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Supreme Court allows Asaram a full-time jail caregiver
Indian Express··6 Aug
The Supreme Court declined interim medical bail to Asaram Bapu, serving a life sentence for rape of a minor, and allowed a trained caregiver of his choice round the clock inside jail. An AIIMS letter dated July 31 said hospitalisation was not needed but continuous care was. The bench adjourned the plea with liberty to return if health worsens.
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What It Means For You
- Followers of the case can note medical bail was refused while round-the-clock jail care was allowed.
- Anyone tracking prison health rules can see the court relied on a July 31 AIIMS assessment.
- Observers can watch for a fresh plea if doctors later say his condition has deteriorated further.
What's Happening
- The Supreme Court declined interim medical bail to Asaram Bapu, who is serving a life sentence for rape of a minor.
- It allowed a trained caregiver of his choice on a round-the-clock basis inside jail.
- The order followed an AIIMS letter dated July 31 saying continuous care was needed without hospitalisation.
What The AIIMS Report Changed And What It Did Not
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said AIIMS recommendations would be implemented in letter and spirit.
- The application was adjourned with liberty to return if the medical condition worsens.
- Counsel listed ailments including heart disease and recurrent bleeding while arguing for relief short of release.
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