State of Gujarat vs Asaram Bapu

Updates

1. Hearing14 Oct 2026

   Supreme Court allows withdrawal of interim bail plea by Asaram in Gandhinagar rape case

   The Supreme Court permitted Asaram to withdraw his plea for interim bail in the 2013 Gandhinagar rape case, noting he is currently on parole granted by the Rajasthan High Court in a separate Jodhpur case.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court allowed the accused to take back his request for temporary release from jail.

   Who:

   Asaram is the accused, the Supreme Court is the highest court in the country, and the Rajasthan High Court is the court that granted him temporary release in a different case.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

   Why:

   The court noted that he is already out on parole, which is a temporary release from custody, due to a separate case in Jodhpur.

   What it means:

   The request for temporary release from the Gandhinagar rape case is no longer active in the Supreme Court.

   Verdictum
2. Judgment31 Jan 2023

   Asaram Bapu held guilty of rape, sodomy; six others acquitted

   A Gandhinagar court held Asaram guilty on Monday of raping and sodomising his former devotee, who had accused him of sexual abuse a decade ago. This i.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court ruled that Asaram Bapu is guilty of rape and sodomy.

   Who:

   A Gandhinagar court is the judge, Asaram Bapu is the defendant, and six others are the co-accused.

   When:

   Reported on 31 Jan 2023.

   Where:

   Gandhinagar Court, Gujarat.

   Why:

   The court found him guilty of sexually abusing a former devotee who made accusations against him.

   What it means:

   The court convicted Asaram Bapu while clearing the six other people of all charges.

   The Times of India