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asaram bapu news

Supreme Court halts coercive measures against Asaram ashram land in Gujarat

Asaram is currently out on medical bail. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Apr 27, 2026 12:55 pm IST

Rape survivor's father moves SC seeking to quash bail of convict Asaram

Earlier in November, the Gujarat High Court granted six-month bail to Asaram in the 2013 rape case.
Published on Dec 02, 2025 12:02 am IST

Gujarat high court grants 6-month interim bail to Asaram Bapu

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu (HT PHOTO/File)
Published on Nov 06, 2025 03:26 pm IST

Asaram's photo worship at Surat hospital sparks row

Asaram is convicted in two cases of rape.
Published on Sept 23, 2025 10:54 pm IST

Rajasthan HC asks Asaram to surrender in Jodhpur jail on Aug 30

Earlier this year, on January 7, the Supreme Court had granted him interim bail on medical grounds. (HT file photo)
Published on Aug 28, 2025 10:11 am IST

Asaram's temporary bail extended by a month, court says ‘final extension’

Asaram is also serving life sentence in another case of raping a minor girl at his ashram in Rajasthan in 2013.
Published on Jul 03, 2025 10:54 pm IST

Gujarat HC extends Asaram’s bail till July 7, cites pending certification

The court has scheduled the next hearing for July 2, five days before the bail expires. (HT File Photo)
Published on Jun 28, 2025 11:14 am IST

Security tightened at rape survivor's house after interim bail to Asaram Bapu

Security tightened at rape survivor's house after interim bail to Asaram Bapu
Published on Apr 01, 2025 03:55 pm IST

Rape convict Asaram Bapu's land among sites to be acquired for 2036 Olympics

On January 7, the Supreme Court had ordered Asaram's release from jail on interim bail till March 31 on medical grounds. The 86-year-old preacher, serving a life sentence, was lodged in Jodhpur jail.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 12:25 pm IST

Man slams Delhi Metro for featuring ad on rape convict Asaram Bapu, DMRC replies

A lawyer took to X to share pictures of ads on Delhi Metro featuring rape convict Asaram Bapu.
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 08:28 am IST

SC orders protection to Discovery offices after threats over Asaram documentary

In this file photo dated Nov. 18, 2013, self-styled godman Asaram at a court, in Jodhpur.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:01 pm IST

Asaram Bapu’s legal head booked for molesting MP woman at Jodhpur ashrama: Police

A lower court had sentenced Asaram to life imprisonment in April 2018 for raping a minor at his ashram in Jodhpur in 2013. On January 14, the Rajasthan High Court granted interim bail to him until March 31 (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 05, 2025 04:38 pm IST

SC grants interim bail to Asaram Bapu till March 31 on medical grounds

Asaram Bapu. (HT File Photo)
Published on Jan 07, 2025 02:09 pm IST

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai gets legal notice from Asaram, film producer responds

Manoj Bajpayee in a scene from Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai trailer.
Published on May 10, 2023 10:50 am IST

Gandhinagar court convicts Asaram Bapu in woman disciple rape case

Asaram Bapu allegedly raped the woman on several occasions from 2001 to 2006 when she was living at his ashram on the outskirts of the city.
Published on Jan 30, 2023 06:23 pm IST

Body of missing girl found inside Asaram Bapu's ashram in UP: Reports

The girl was missing since April 5, police said. 
Published on Apr 08, 2022 02:58 pm IST

Supreme Court sets aside 2-week furlough granted to Asaram's son Narayan Sai

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu and his son Narayan Sai are both accused of sexual assault. Sai was convicted in a rape case by a Surat court in April 2019 on a complaint by two women that they were raped between 2002 and 2005 at a Surat ashram run by him and his father. 
Published on Oct 20, 2021 11:51 am IST

TKSS: Udit Narayan’s philosophy reminds Kumar Sanu of Asaram Bapu, watch

Kumar Sanu and Udit Narayan appeared as guests on The Kapil Sharma Show last month.
Published on Oct 02, 2021 02:27 pm IST

Delhi HC hears Harper Collins’ plea against stay on publication of book on Asaram

The Patiala House Court of Delhi on September 4 directed the defendants to restrain from publishing the book titled “Gunning for the Godman: The True Story behind the Asaram Bapu Conviction” till the next date of hearing.
Published on Sept 09, 2020 06:33 am IST

Court restrains from publishing book titled ‘Gunning for the Godman : The True Story behind the Asaram Bapu Conviction’

The book is titled as-Gunning for the Godman : The True Story behind the Asaram Bapu Conviction
Updated on Sept 05, 2020 10:23 pm IST

Officer who arrested Asaram has written a book with an important message

Controversial godman Asaram’s trial was long and arduous and the team prosecuting him had to face several challenges.
Updated on Aug 26, 2020 12:46 pm IST

People have misinterpreted warrant against Mohammed Shami, says lawyer

File image of India cricketer Mohammed Shami.
Updated on Sept 05, 2019 08:19 am IST

It is time to rethink India’s witness testimony process

People take part in a rally for the Unnao rape victim, New Delhi, July 29
Published on Aug 01, 2019 07:58 pm IST

First complete trial, says SC on Asaram bail request in sexual assault case

Two Surat-based sisters had lodged separate complaints against Asaram and his son Narayan Sai accusing them of rape and illegal confinement among other charges.
Updated on Jul 15, 2019 12:53 pm IST

Supreme Court directs states, UTs to implement witness protection scheme

The Supreme Court has approved the Centre’s draft witness protection scheme and asked all the states to implement it till the Parliament comes out with a legislation.
Updated on Dec 05, 2018 11:09 pm IST

Will direct states to implement draft witness protection scheme, says Supreme Court

Representational image of a man walks in front of the Supreme Court in New Delhi
Updated on Nov 19, 2018 06:12 pm IST

Rajasthan high court suspends Asaram aide’s 20-year jail sentence, gives bail

A minor girl had in August 16, 2013 accused Asaram Bapu of rape at his ashram in Manai village near Jodhpur.
Published on Sept 29, 2018 05:53 pm IST

Asaram cites ‘trial by media’ in rape conviction, files appeal against life term

The special court (Pocso Act) on April 25 awarded life imprisonment to Asaram Bapu till death. He is accused of raping a minor girl in 2013 at his ashram in Manai village near Jodhpur.
Updated on Jul 03, 2018 08:41 am IST

Death penalty cannot be the shortcut that reflects our callousness so sharply

A protest in Mumbai demanding that rapists be hanged to death (File Photo)
Updated on May 06, 2018 11:07 pm IST