Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Denies Asaram Interim Bail, Allows 24x7 Trained Caregiver
A man named Asaram is a famous religious leader in India who was found guilty of hurting a young girl many years ago.
Because of that, he lives in jail.
Asaram is not feeling well, so he asked the highest court in India to let him leave jail for now.
Doctors at a famous hospital called AIIMS checked him carefully.
They said he does not need to go to a hospital, but he does need someone to help take care of him all the time.
The Supreme Court said he cannot leave jail for now.
Instead, the court said he can have a trained helper stay with him day and night in jail.
A government lawyer said Asaram did not tell the court that another court had already let him leave jail for 20 days.
The court said Asaram can ask again if his health gets worse.
The Supreme Court declined to grant interim bail to self-styled godman and rape convict Asaram on medical grounds.
The court permitted Asaram to engage a trained caretaker of his choice for round-the-clock assistance in jail.
An AIIMS report dated July 31, 2026 found that Asaram does not require hospitalisation but needs continuous medical assistance.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta alleged Asaram suppressed material facts by not informing the bench of a 20-day parole granted by the Rajasthan High Court.
Asaram's pending appeal challenges the Rajasthan High Court's upholding of his life sentence for sexually assaulting a minor in Jodhpur in 2013.
- Who
- Self-styled godman and rape convict Asaram, appearing before a Supreme Court bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale; Solicitor General Tushar Mehta represented the state.
- What
- The Supreme Court declined interim bail on medical grounds but allowed Asaram to engage a trained caretaker for round-the-clock assistance in jail.
- When
- Thursday, following an AIIMS report dated July 31, 2026.
- Where
- New Delhi, at the Supreme Court of India.
- Why
- AIIMS found Asaram needs continuous medical assistance but not hospitalisation; his appeal challenges his conviction for sexually assaulting a minor in Jodhpur in 2013.
Asaram's Position
Court and Prosecution Position
Interim bail on medical grounds
Asaram's Position
Asaram sought interim bail while his appeal is pending, citing his medical condition and need for care.
Court and Prosecution Position
The court declined, noting the AIIMS report said hospitalisation is not required and that a trained caretaker in jail can meet his needs.
Disclosure of parole application
Asaram's Position
The defence said the parole plea was filed earlier and not on health grounds.
Court and Prosecution Position
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta alleged Asaram suppressed material facts by not informing the bench that the Rajasthan High Court had granted him 20-day parole.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Bench
- Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale
- Decision
- Interim bail declined; 24x7 trained caretaker permitted
- Medical report
- AIIMS letter dated July 31, 2026
- AIIMS finding
- Hospitalisation not required; continuous medical assistance needed
- Age
- 85 years
- Parole
- 20-day parole granted by Rajasthan High Court
- Trial conviction
- April 25, 2018; life imprisonment
