New Delhi: Self-proclaimed religious leader Asaram, who is serving life imprisonment in rape cases, has not got firsthand relief from the Supreme Court. The noon magistrate has issued a notice to the Gujarat government seeking its response, staying his sentence and refusing to grant him firsthand bail. The magistrate made it well-spoken that at present no order is stuff given to suspend the sentence and a detailed hearing on the specimen will take place later.
Why did Asaram go to the Supreme Court?
Asaram had filed an using in the Supreme Magistrate asking that the life sentence given by the Gujarat magistrate be stopped and he should be granted ladle till the visualization on the request is made. It was argued on his behalf that he is old, his health is not good and it will take a lot of time for the request to be decided.
What did the Supreme Magistrate say?
During the hearing, the Supreme Magistrate asked the Gujarat government to respond to this application. But flatly refused to provide firsthand relief. The magistrate said that there is no reason to stop the punishment right now. Any remoter visualization will be taken only without listening to all the parties.
In which cases is Asaram serving sentence?
Asaram is serving life imprisonment in two separate rape cases. In one case, a Rajasthan magistrate held him guilty of raping a minor, while in flipside case, a Gujarat magistrate convicted him of raping a woman living in an ashram. Appeals versus his conviction in both cases are pending.
What relief was given older on health grounds?
Over the years, Asaram has been getting interim ladle from various courts on the understructure of health reasons. However, in recent months the courts have moreover clarified that medical relief does not automatically midpoint that the sentence is suspended. The period of interim relief was extended in many cases, but the courts took a tough stance on regular bail.
What will happen next now?
After the reply of Gujarat government, the Supreme Magistrate will hear the matter next. The magistrate will then decide whether any relief can be granted on the demand for suspension of sentence and grant of bail. At present, Asaram not getting firsthand ladle is stuff considered as a major setback to his legal battle.
