Asaram Bapu

Asaram Bapu to stay in jail; Gujarat HC says NO to bail

Asaram Bapu, 84, had applied for a temporary bail in view of the coronavirus pandemic but the request was denied by the Gujarat high court.

Mar 31, 2020

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Tanushree Dutta compares Nana Patekar to Asaram Bapu

Tanushree Dutta was interacting with the media along with her lawyer Nitin Satpute in Mumbai.

Jan 9, 2020

'God of Sin' book on Asaram Bapu hits the stands after court nod

"God of Sin: The Cult, The Clout and Downfall of Asaram Bapu" by Ushinor Majumdar faced opposition and its publication was challenged in the court. The court, however, allowed the book to be released in retail and online stores.

Dec 16, 2018

India gets its first witness protection programme; here's all you need to know

The decision to implement the scheme was made by the Centre, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), 18 states, and legal help from at least five states, civil services, high courts as well as police personnel.

Dec 6, 2018

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Supreme Court approves Centre's draft witness protection scheme

The issue of witness protection scheme had cropped up earlier when the top court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking protection for witnesses in rape cases involving self-styled preacher Asaram Bapu.

Dec 5, 2018

Asaram convicted in 2013 rape case, gets life imprisonment

Asaram Bapu, accused of raping a 16-year-old girl five years ago, has been convicted in the case along with two other people involved in the crime. He has been handed the maximum punishment under the POCSO and Juvenile Justice Act, which is life imprisonment.

Apr 24, 2018

Salman spends night in jail adjacent to Asaram Bapu

Salman Khan spent the night in Jodhpur central jail Thursday, where Asaram Bapu and Rajsamand love jihad accused are lodged.

Apr 5, 2018

Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad releases a list of 14 fake babas

Akhara Parishad, apex body of Hindu sadhus, declares 14 self-proclaimed godmen fake [VIDEO]

Apex body of Hindu sadhus has released a list of 14 'fake babas' and demanded a crackdown on "rootless cult leaders" by bringing in a legislation.

Sep 11, 2017

Supreme Courts raps Gujarat government for delaying Asaram Bapu rape probe

The Supreme Court has raised questions over the tardy pace in the trial of Asaram Bapu, who was arrested in 2013.

Aug 28, 2017

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh set to make a film on surgical strikes

From Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh to Sant Rampal: Meet the controversial godmen of India

As the Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is convicted in the 2002 rape case, take a look at the other controversial spiritual leaders and self-styled godmen of India.

Aug 25, 2017

SC orders fresh FIR against Asaram Bapu; levies Rs 1 lakh fine

Many witnesses in the rape case against him have been killed, according to reports.

Jan 30, 2017

Asaram's health is stable, no need of urgent bail plea: SC

The apex court said that it would not pass any order without hearing Rajasthan Govt's stand on the bail plea.

Oct 19, 2016

Supreme Court to hear Asaram Bapu's bail plea today

Asaram's counsel had sought a bail plea citing that the accused suffered from several health ailments.

Oct 17, 2016

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PM Modi effigy burning: NSUI warns of country-wide protests over JNU probe

The students' union burnt the effigy to protest the RSS ideology being imposed on students and educational institutions.

Oct 13, 2016

JNU launches probe after students burn effigies of PM Modi, Baba Ramdev, Godse and others on Dussehra

"For us Modi and RSS are symbol of untruth," Sunny Diman, an NSUI member, said.