Asaram Bapu jailed for life in second rape case
1 year, 10 months ago

Asaram Bapu jailed for life in second rape case

India Today  

Gujarat's Gandhinagar sessions court on Tuesday jailed self-styled godman Asaram Bapu for life in connection with a rape case from 2013. This is the second sexual assault case in which Asaram Bapu has been convicted and jailed. In 2013, after Asaram Bapu was arrested for raping the girl in Rajasthan, two Surat-based women accused the self-styled godman and his son Narayan Sai of sexual exploitation. The younger sister accused Narayan Sai of sexual assault when she lived at Asaram's ashram in Jahangirpura area of Surat between 2002 and 2005.

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Rajasthan High Court Allows Asaram Bapu To Avail Medical Treatment In Maharashtra For 17 Days Under Police Custody
1 week, 6 days ago

Rajasthan High Court Allows Asaram Bapu To Avail Medical Treatment In Maharashtra For 17 Days Under Police Custody

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday allowed self-styled godman, Asaram Bapu, serving a life sentence for raping a minor girl, to get medical treatment at a Maharashtra-based Multidisciplinary Cardiac Care Hospital for 17 days in police custody. He shall be allowed to take with him one Doctor and two attendants He shall maintain all discipline and adhere to all the …

Man gets life term for raping minor Dalit girl; trial completed in 24 days
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Man gets life term for raping minor Dalit girl; trial completed in 24 days

Hindustan Times  

In a record 24-day trial, a Sitapur court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping an eight-year-old Dalit girl under the newly enacted Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, police officials said on Wednesday. A Sitapur official stated the incident was reported on October 14 when one Vishal Kashyap, the victim’s neighbour raped her after taking her to a deserted place behind …

Six sentenced to life imprisonment for raping woman in Odisha 5 years ago
1 month ago

Six sentenced to life imprisonment for raping woman in Odisha 5 years ago

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhawanipatna : A court in Odisha's Kalahandi district sentenced six people to life imprisonment for raping a woman five years ago. Dharamgarh Additional District and Session Judge Suresh Chandra Pradhan pronounced the verdict on Wednesday after examining witnesses and evidence, said public prosecutor Purna Chandra Nag. According to the public prosecutor, the victim was going home from Bhawanipatna town in …

Brutal Raping Case in Jalaun: Life Sentence for 60-Year-Old Accused
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Brutal Raping Case in Jalaun: Life Sentence for 60-Year-Old Accused

Hindustan Times  

A 60-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of a 6-year-old girl in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. The verdict was delivered by a special Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO) court judge, Mohammad Quamar, following a swift trial that concluded in just three months.

Man sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for abducting, raping minor
3 months, 1 week ago

Man sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for abducting, raping minor

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: A 25-year-old man was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment by a city court after he was found guilty of kidnapping and raping a minor girl, police said on Saturday. A 25-year-old man was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment by a city court after he was found guilty of kidnapping and raping a minor girl, police said on Saturday. On …

First conviction under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in Bihar as two get life sentence
3 months, 2 weeks ago

First conviction under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in Bihar as two get life sentence

Hindustan Times  

In a first, two persons were sentenced to life imprisonment in Bihar under the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. “To my knowledge this is the first instance of the accused of triple murder case has been given life sentence under the new BNS act in the country,” said public prosecutor of Chhapra Court, Surendra Nath Singh. The Chhapra court …

Teen helps rape survivor mother get justice; accused gets lifer
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Teen helps rape survivor mother get justice; accused gets lifer

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW A 17-year-old girl walked alongside her mother to a Sitapur court, which on Monday awarded life sentence to the man who had raped and impregnated her mother more than 18 years ago. On Monday, a special SC/ST court sentenced the man to life imprisonment and slapped a fine of ₹62,500 on him, government counsel Arun Kumar Agnihotri said. Agnihotri …

Ailing rape convict Asaram Bapu leaves for treatment in Pune after serving 11 years at Jodhpur Central Jail
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Ailing rape convict Asaram Bapu leaves for treatment in Pune after serving 11 years at Jodhpur Central Jail

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: Controversial Godman Asaram Bapu, who is serving a life sentence at Jodhpur Central Jail for the alleged rape and sexual abuse of a minor, left for Pune on Tuesday to receive medical treatment. On August 13, the self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was granted a seven-day parole by the Rajasthan High Court. Asaram, who walked out of jail after 11 …

Rajasthan High Court grants parole to Asaram Bapu for Ayurvedic treatment
4 months, 1 week ago

Rajasthan High Court grants parole to Asaram Bapu for Ayurvedic treatment

The Hindu  

The Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday granted seven-day parole to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, serving a life sentence for raping a minor girl, for undergoing an Ayurvedic medical treatment at a hospital in Pune. Asaram, 83, who was convicted and sentenced by a special SC/ST court in Jodhpur in April 2018 in the rape case, has been undergoing treatment at …

Rajasthan: Asaram admitted to AIIMS in Jodhpur on complaint of chest pain
6 months ago

Rajasthan: Asaram admitted to AIIMS in Jodhpur on complaint of chest pain

India TV News  

Rajasthan news: Self-styled godman Asaram, who is serving a life sentence in a rape case, has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Science in Jodhpur after he complained of chest pain. Medical treatment at AIIMS Jodhpur Meanwhile, late Thursday night, Asaram was again taken to AIIMS as he complained of chest pain, where doctors got him admitted …

Supreme Court Dismisses Asaram Bapu's Plea To Suspend Sentence On Medical Grounds In Minor's Rape Case, Allows Him To Move HC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Asaram Bapu's Plea To Suspend Sentence On Medical Grounds In Minor's Rape Case, Allows Him To Move HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today dismissed self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's challenge to a Rajasthan High Court order, which rejected his plea for suspension of sentence on health grounds in a case where he was convicted for a minor's rape. Without commenting on merits, in view of his acceptance of the State's proposal to allow treatment in police custody, the Court clarified …

'We Don't Trust You': Gujarat HC To Rape Convict Narayan Sai Who Sought Interim Bail To Look After Ailing Father Asaram; Plea Withdrawn
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'We Don't Trust You': Gujarat HC To Rape Convict Narayan Sai Who Sought Interim Bail To Look After Ailing Father Asaram; Plea Withdrawn

Live Law  

Rape convict Narayan Sai, son of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, today withdrew a plea seeking 20 days of interim bail to look after his ailing father, after the Gujarat High Court expressed its disinclination to allow his plea saying that his prayer wasn't backed by sufficient medical documents. The Court was essentially referring to the alleged act of Narayan Sai …

Chandigarh: 60-year-old jailed for 12 years for raping mentally disabled girl
1 year ago

Chandigarh: 60-year-old jailed for 12 years for raping mentally disabled girl

Hindustan Times  

Completing trial in eight months, a special fast-track POCSO court has awarded 12-year rigorous imprisonment to a 60-year-old man for raping a mentally disabled, hearing and speech impaired girl in March this year. Bablu Mandal was convicted under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and also fined ₹ 20,000. Bablu Mandal was convicted under Section 376 of the Indian …

Rajasthan High Court asks parole committee to reconsider Asaram's plea
1 year, 5 months ago

Rajasthan High Court asks parole committee to reconsider Asaram's plea

India Today  

The Rajasthan High Court on Monday directed the parole committee of Jodhpur Central Jail to reconsider the application of self-styled godman Asaram under the 1958 rules for parole. A bench of justices Vijay Bishnoi and Yogendra Kumar Purohit set aside the decision of the parole committee to reject Asaram's application and directed it to decide it afresh within six weeks. …

Conviction-based probe securing life imprisonment in POCSO cases: SP
1 year, 7 months ago

Conviction-based probe securing life imprisonment in POCSO cases: SP

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Bapatla district SP Vakul Jindal underlined that their focus on conviction-based investigation is leading to POCSO courts warding life imprisonment to criminals in rape cases. Somasekar sentenced an accused in raping of an eight-year-old to life imprisonment under sections 376, 324, 506 IPC, section 6 r/w 5 of POCSO Act. Accused Mankena Jayarao called the minor girl to his …

Hathras case: Convict Sandeep gets life imprisonment, three other accused acquitted
1 year, 9 months ago

Hathras case: Convict Sandeep gets life imprisonment, three other accused acquitted

India Today  

Hours after delivering the verdict in Hathras rape-murder case, the SC/ST court on Thursday announced the quantum of punishment for one accused, Sandeep, who was guilty of the crime. According to the 167-page judgement passed by Hathras court, convict Sandeep was given life imprisonment under section 304 of the Indian Penal Code and SC/ST Act provisions. The case pertains to …

Asaram Bapu sentenced to life in 2013 rape case
1 year, 10 months ago

Asaram Bapu sentenced to life in 2013 rape case

Hindustan Times  

A sessions court in Gandhinagar on Tuesday sentenced self-styled godman Asaram Bapu to life imprisonment in a 2013 rape case filed by a woman disciple, as it noted that he had committed a “very serious crime” against society and should be punished “to the fullest extent” to prevent the exploitation of religious people. Asaram Bapu is serving varying jail terms …

Asaram Bapu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment by Gujarat Court for Raping Disciple
1 year, 10 months ago

Asaram Bapu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment by Gujarat Court for Raping Disciple

News 18  

A court in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar on Tuesday sentenced self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, convicted in a rape case filed by a former woman disciple in 2013, to life imprisonment. ‘Asaram Sexually Abused Victim Younger Than His Daughter’ In its order, the court said Asaram sexually abused a victim younger age than his daughter and committed a crime that cannot be taken …

Court sentences Asaram Bapu to life imprisonment in 2013 rape case
1 year, 10 months ago

Court sentences Asaram Bapu to life imprisonment in 2013 rape case

Deccan Chronicle  

AHMEDABAD: A court in Gandhinagar on Tuesday sentenced self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, convicted in a rape case filed by a former woman disciple in 2013, to life imprisonment. The 81-year-old is currently lodged in a Jodhpur jail, where he is serving life sentence in another case of raping a minor girl at his ashram in Rajasthan in 2013. The court …

Disciple Rape Case| Gujarat Court Sentences Self-Styled Godman Asaram To Life Imprisonment
1 year, 10 months ago

Disciple Rape Case| Gujarat Court Sentences Self-Styled Godman Asaram To Life Imprisonment

Live Law  

A Court in Gujarat's Gandhinagar District today sentenced Self Styled Godman Asaram to life imprisonment in connection with a case in which he was convicted yesterday for repeatedly raping a disciple in his Ahmedabad based Ashram.aIt may be noted that yesterday, the Court convicted him in the case while acquitting six others including his wife, son, and daughter in the …

Asaram Bapu jailed for life: All you need to know about the 2013 rape case
1 year, 10 months ago

Asaram Bapu jailed for life: All you need to know about the 2013 rape case

India Today  

A Gujarat court on Tuesday sentenced self-styled godman Asaram Bapu to life imprisonment in a decade-old rape case. WHAT'S THE 2013 CASE The case against Asaram Bapu was registered in 2013 based on a complaint filed by the woman. During the hearing on Tuesday, the prosecution claimed that Asaram Bapu, who is currently in Jodhpur jail in another rape case, …

Rape Case: Asaram 'Habitual Offender', Prosecution Tells Gujarat Court; Seeks Life Imprisonment for Him
1 year, 10 months ago

Rape Case: Asaram 'Habitual Offender', Prosecution Tells Gujarat Court; Seeks Life Imprisonment for Him

News 18  

The prosecution claimed before a court in Gandhinagar on Tuesday that Asaram Bapu, convicted in a rape case filed by a former woman disciple in 2013, was a “habitual offender” and sought life imprisonment for the self-styled godman in the case along with a heavy fine. The court at Gandhinagar in Gujarat on Monday convicted Asaram in a case registered …

Disciple Rape Case| Gujarat Court Convicts Self-Styled Godman Asaram Bapu, To Pronounce Quantum Of Sentence Tomorrow
1 year, 10 months ago

Disciple Rape Case| Gujarat Court Convicts Self-Styled Godman Asaram Bapu, To Pronounce Quantum Of Sentence Tomorrow

Live Law  

A Court in Gujarat's Gandhinagar Court has convicted self-styled godman Asumal Sirumalani Harpalani in the 2013 disciple rape case. The Court is set to pronounce its order on the sentence tomorrow. BREAKING: #GandhinagarCourt convicts self-styled godman #AsaramBapu in the 2013 rape case. Asaram is presently serving a life sentence in Jodhpur’s Central Jail in connection with a separate rape case, …

Jailed godman Asaram convicted of rape by court in Gandhinagar
1 year, 10 months ago

Jailed godman Asaram convicted of rape by court in Gandhinagar

The Hindu  

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has been convicted of rape by a local court in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Asaram’s son Narayan Sai, his wife Lakshmi, daughter Bharti, and four female followers were also accused in the case. Asaram was convicted in April 2018 of raping a Shahjahanpur girl at his ashram in Manai village near Rajasthan’s Jodhpur in 2013. Asaram had created …

Asaram Bapu convicted of rape by Gandhinagar court
1 year, 10 months ago

Asaram Bapu convicted of rape by Gandhinagar court

India Today  

A Gujarat court on Monday convicted self-styled godman Asaram Bapu in connection with a decade-old sexual assault case. Asaram Bapu was accused by a Surat-based woman of repeatedly raping her while she was at his ashram in Ahmedabad's Motera around 10 years ago. The Gandhinagar sessions court, which convicted Asaram Bapu today, will pronounce the punishment in the case on …

Indian guru accused of raping and blackmailing over 100 women is jailed for life
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian guru accused of raping and blackmailing over 100 women is jailed for life

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A special court in India …

Uttar Pradesh: Eight polytechnic students get life sentence for gang-raping minor
2 years, 2 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: Eight polytechnic students get life sentence for gang-raping minor

Firstpost  

All the accused were aged between 20 and 24 at the time of the incident and were students of polytechnic. An FIR was registered under relevant section of the IPC and POCSO Act Jhansi: A court here awarded life imprisonment to eight students of a government polytechnic institute for raping a minor girl two years ago. Special Public Prosecutor Vijay …

2013 Asaram Bapu Case: Rape Victim's Father Cites Threat to Him, Family
2 years, 8 months ago

2013 Asaram Bapu Case: Rape Victim's Father Cites Threat to Him, Family

News 18  

The father of a rape victim in the infamous Asaram Bapu case has expressed threat to his life and that of his family by the self-styled godman’s supporters. Superintendent of Police, Sitapur, S Anand said, “We have not received any report regarding any threat given to the victim or her family. However, I will also get the incident looked into …

Chhattisgarh: Former Odisha MLA gets life imprisonment for 2016 murder of mother-daughter duo
2 years, 8 months ago

Chhattisgarh: Former Odisha MLA gets life imprisonment for 2016 murder of mother-daughter duo

Firstpost  

Co-accused Vardhan Toppo, Anup Sai’s driver, who was also arrested was acquitted for lack of evidence Raigarh: A court in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district on Saturday sentenced a former MLA from Odisha to life imprisonment for the murder of a mother-daughter duo in 2016. Additional District and Session Judge Kamlesh Jagdalla convicted Anup Sai under Indian Penal Code sections 302 and …

Supreme Court dismisses Asaram Bapu's plea again: 'Sorry, you will get all ayurvedic treatments in jail'
3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses Asaram Bapu's plea again: 'Sorry, you will get all ayurvedic treatments in jail'

India TV News  

Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, seeking temporary suspension of his sentence to pursue medical treatment at an Ayurveda centre in Uttarakhand. A bench comprising justices Indira Banerjee, V Ramasubramanian and Bela M Trivedi took note of the response of the Rajasthan government that the convict has been provided requisite treatment and dismissed the …

'Not An Ordinary Crime' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Asaram Bapu's Plea To Suspend Sentence For Medical Treatment
3 years, 3 months ago

'Not An Ordinary Crime' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Asaram Bapu's Plea To Suspend Sentence For Medical Treatment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain an application filed by religious leader Asaram Bapu, who is serving life sentence for rape of a minor, seeking temporary suspension of sentence to pursue medical treatment. Appearing for Asaram Bapu, Senior Advocate R Basant submitted that he was only asking for an interim bail for two months to enable Asaram Bapu …

SC to hear Asaram Bapu's plea of temporary suspension of sentence after summer vacation
3 years, 6 months ago

SC to hear Asaram Bapu's plea of temporary suspension of sentence after summer vacation

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday posted the hearing of a plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, seeking temporary suspension of sentence to pursue medical treatment at an Ayurveda Centre in Uttarakhand, till the reopening of the court after the summer vacation. The Rajasthan government has opposed the bail plea of Asaram before the Apex court stating that he wants to …

Asaram Bapu in ICU, plea for shifting to ayurvedic centre 'infructuous': Rajasthan govt tells SC
3 years, 6 months ago

Asaram Bapu in ICU, plea for shifting to ayurvedic centre 'infructuous': Rajasthan govt tells SC

Firstpost  

The self-styled godman is currently serving varying jail terms, including life sentences in two sexual assault cases New Delhi: The Rajasthan government on Friday told the Supreme Court that self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, serving a life term in two rape cases, has been hospitalised and is in an intensive care unit. A bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and MR Shah …

Provide Complete Medical Reports Of Asaram Bapu To His Son's Counsel In 2 Days: Rajasthan High Court Orders
3 years, 6 months ago

Provide Complete Medical Reports Of Asaram Bapu To His Son's Counsel In 2 Days: Rajasthan High Court Orders

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has directed the concerned prison authorities to provide complete medical records of self-styled Godman Asaram Bapu, life convict in a sexual assault case, to his so Narayan Sai within two days. His counsels, Sanjeev Punalekar and Tej Singh Gurjar informed the Bench pursuant to its order dated May 18, though the Petitioner has been supplied medical …

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Asaram's Plea For Temporary Suspension Of Sentences, Jail Admin Directed To Ensure His Proper Treatment
3 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Asaram's Plea For Temporary Suspension Of Sentences, Jail Admin Directed To Ensure His Proper Treatment

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Friday dismissed Self-styled godman & Life convict in a sexual assault case, Asaram's plea for temporary suspension of sentences to pursue medical treatment.The Bench of Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Devendra Kachhawaha, however, directed the district and jail administration to ensure that Asaram is provided with proper treatment,. The Rajasthan High Court on Friday dismissed …

Rajasthan HC dismisses Asaram's bail plea, directs jail authorities to ensure medical care
3 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan HC dismisses Asaram's bail plea, directs jail authorities to ensure medical care

India Today  

Self-styled godman Asaram's plea for interim bail to pursue medical treatment through Ayurveda in Haridwar was rejected by the Rajasthan High Court on Friday. Passing the judgement, a division bench comprising justices Sandeep Mehta and Devendra Kachhawaha directed the district and the prison authorities to ensure proper treatment of Asaram at a suitable medical institution in light of the observations …

Rajasthan High Court Summons Medical Report Of Asaram Bapu
3 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Summons Medical Report Of Asaram Bapu

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has sought a report on the medical condition of Asaram Bapu, life convict in a sexual assault case, who is presently undergoing treatment at AIIMS, Jodhpur. Another Bench comprised of Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur, which is hearing a writ petition filed by Asaram's son seeking permission to administer Ayurveda treatment to his father, has also asked …

Kathua Rape And Murder Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court Rejects Parole Plea Of Key Conspirator Sanji Ram [Read Order]
4 years, 1 month ago

Kathua Rape And Murder Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court Rejects Parole Plea Of Key Conspirator Sanji Ram [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Monday rejected the parole plea of Sanji Ram, the key conspirator in the Kathua rape and murder case. Sanji Ram, who was found to be the mastermind of the Kathua Rape And Murder Case, was the caretaker of the temple where the offence took place. It may be noted that the District and …

UP Court Sends Man to Life term Imprisonment for Raping Minor in Amroha
4 years, 2 months ago

UP Court Sends Man to Life term Imprisonment for Raping Minor in Amroha

News 18  

A POCSO court in Uttar Pradesh here has sentenced a man life behind bars till his death after finding him guilty of raping a six-year-old girl. Special judge Veena Narayan held accused, Dalpat, guilty and also slapped a penalty of over Rs 2 lakh on him. “Under Section 6 of the POCSO Act, the accused is sentenced to life till …

'Godman' Asaram Bragged About Political Connection During Arrest, Recounts IPS Officer in New Book
4 years, 3 months ago

'Godman' Asaram Bragged About Political Connection During Arrest, Recounts IPS Officer in New Book

News 18  

Self-styled ‘godman’ Asaram, sentenced to life in prison for raping a teenager, bragged about his political connections while being taken into custody and told an officer he would receive orders from his superiors to not carry out the arrest, says an IPS officer who led the investigation. According to Lamba, it was while the team was talking to Asaram in …

Asaram Bapu Guilty of Raping and Strangulating Minor Girl in Jodhpur Ashram
6 years, 7 months ago

Asaram Bapu Guilty of Raping and Strangulating Minor Girl in Jodhpur Ashram

Live Law  

A self-styled godman Asaram has been found guilty of raping and illegally confining a minor in his ashram in Manai on the outskirts of Jodhpur in year 2013. The court also held his associates – hostel warden Sharatchandra and Shilpi, who was the hostel warden in Chhindwara ashram where the victim was studying in a gurukul - as guilty.

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