SC declines interim medical bail to rape convict Asaram, permits round-the-clock caretaker in jail

Parmod KumarNew Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to grant interim bail on medical grounds to self-styled godman and rape convict Asaram alias Ashumal, while permitting him to avail the services of a trained caretaker of his choice on a round-the-clock basis in jail.

The Court, however, clarified that he would be at liberty to approach it again for interim bail if his medical condition deteriorates.

A Bench of Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice P.B. Varale declined interim bail to the self-styled godman after considering the medical report submitted by the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, pursuant to the Court's July 21, 2026 direction requiring AIIMS to conduct a thorough medical examination and...