Asaram's plea for interim bail: Don't want any untoward thing to happen, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has requested a health report from the Rajasthan government regarding the imprisoned self-styled godman Asaram, who is seeking interim bail on medical grounds. The court emphasized the need to ensure no untoward incident occurs while the legal proceedings continue.
Why it matters
The case involves the intersection of high-profile criminal justice, prisoner rights, and the state's responsibility for the health of incarcerated individuals.
"We don't want any untoward thing to happen," the Supreme Court said on Friday (July 17, 2026) while asking the Rajasthan government to take proper instructions about the health condition of self-styled godman Asaram, who is seeking interim bail on medical grounds.
The report neutrally summarizes court proceedings and the arguments presented by both the state and the defense.
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