Jaipur, Oct 29, 2025

The Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur on Wednesday granted six months’ bail to self-styled godman Asaram, who is serving a life sentence for the rape of a minor.

A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Sangita Sharma heard Asaram’s plea for suspension of sentence and bail on medical grounds.

The petition was filed earlier this month, citing his deteriorating health. Senior advocate Devdutt Kamat, appearing from Delhi, represented Asaram, while Additional Advocate General Deepak Chaudhary argued for the Rajasthan government. Advocate P.C. Solanki represented the victim. After hearing all sides, the bench granted him bail for six months.

Following the High Court’s latest order, Asaram will remain out of jail for six months. H

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