Asaram seeks bail citing Rajasthan parole, Gujarat High Court rejects plea

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu attempted to obtain temporary bail in Gujarat by citing a 20-day parole granted by the Rajasthan High Court. However, the Gujarat High Court rejected his plea, arguing that he had not provided any "independent grounds" for his release. Asaram, serving a life sentence for a 2013 rape case, sought the temporary bail due to his age and the time spent in incarceration.

The Rajasthan High Court had previously granted him parole based on these factors, and Asaram's counsel argued that the Gujarat authorities rejected his application without proper justification. The state opposed the plea, stating that Asaram failed to demonstrate an independent case for temporary bail and that he was required to disclose the grounds upon which the Rajasthan High Court had granted parole.

The Gujarat HC also considered a Supreme Court order from August 6, which found that Asaram required round-the-clock assistance from trained caregivers but did not warrant a suspension of his sentence. The court denied the temporary bail and suggested that Asaram could approach the Supreme Court if his health condition worsened.