2 days ago
Gujarat High Court Rejects Asaram Bail, Allows Wife Video Call
Asaram asked the Gujarat High Court to let him leave jail temporarily.
He wanted to visit his wife, Laxmidevi, who is 83 years old.
She is in a hospital in Ahmedabad because of heart-related health problems.
The court asked police for an update about her condition.
Doctors and relatives were caring for her, and doctors expected her to leave the hospital soon.
The court decided not to give Asaram temporary bail.
Instead, it allowed him to talk to his wife by video call.
The jail superintendent can arrange the call after receiving a request.
The Gujarat High Court rejected Asaram’s request for interim bail.
Asaram sought permission to visit his 83-year-old wife, Laxmidevi, in hospital.
Laxmidevi is being treated for cardiac complications at Shalby Hospital in Ahmedabad.
A police medical report said her condition was stable and satisfactory, with discharge expected within two to three days.
The court allowed Asaram to speak with her through a video call arranged by the jail superintendent.
- Who
- Asaram, his wife Laxmidevi, the Gujarat High Court, and police officials.
- What
- The court rejected Asaram’s interim bail request but allowed a video call with his wife.
- Where
- The hearing was before the Gujarat High Court; Laxmidevi is at Shalby Hospital in Naroda, Ahmedabad.
- When
- The date is not specified in the article.
- Why
- Asaram sought temporary release to visit his hospitalized wife, but the court cited her stable condition and the available medical care.
Key facts
- Applicant
- Asaram
- Age of Asaram
- 86
- Wife’s age
- 83
- Hospital
- Shalby Hospital, Naroda, Ahmedabad
- Reported condition
- Stable and satisfactory
- Expected discharge
- Within two to three days
- Court’s decision
- Interim bail denied; video conferencing permitted
Sources
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