Gujarat High Court denies Asaram's request for interim bail
The Gujarat High Court has turned down a plea from self-proclaimed godman Asaram, who was seeking a 20-day temporary bail in connection with a 2013 rape case. Asaram had pointed to a Rajasthan High Court ruling that previously allowed him parole on account of his advanced age. However, the state government challenged the request, arguing that parole and bail are legally separate matters. The court further observed that the Supreme Court had already taken his medical condition into account.