Archive · 21 Jul 2026
SC Directs AIIMS to Examine Asaram's Health for Bail Plea
The Supreme Court of India has asked the AIIMS hospital to form a team of doctors to check the health of Asaram, a man who was convicted of a serious crime.
Asaram wants to be released from jail temporarily because he says he is not well.
The court wants to make sure his health is really bad before they decide.
The government says Asaram has been traveling recently, so maybe he is not as sick as he claims.
The court will wait for the doctors' report before making a decision.
Asaram was originally sentenced to life in jail for hurting a young girl.
The Supreme Court directed AIIMS to form a medical board to examine Asaram's health for his bail plea.
Asaram's lawyer requested a team of specialist doctors to assess his condition and determine if hospital admission is needed.
The Supreme Court clarified it would only consider bail if medical necessity is established.
The Central Government opposed the bail plea, citing Asaram's recent travels as evidence of his good health.
The Rajasthan High Court upheld Asaram's life sentence for the rape of a minor in 2013.
- Who
- Asaram, Supreme Court, AIIMS, Central Government
- What
- Supreme Court directs AIIMS to form a medical board to examine Asaram's health for his bail plea.
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- Asaram seeks interim bail on medical grounds.
Asaram's Legal Team
Central Government
Medical Condition
Asaram's Legal Team
Asaram's health condition requires medical attention and interim bail.
Central Government
Asaram's recent travels suggest his medical condition is not serious.
- Date of Supreme Court Directive
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Medical Board Report Deadline
- One week from the directive
- Original Conviction Date
- April 25, 2018
- High Court Decision Date
- May 27
- Key Conviction Section
- Section 376(2)(F) of the IPC
