A bench of Justices A.K. Sikri and N.V. Ramana passed this order while hearing Asaram's bail plea on medical grounds.
Self-styled godman, Asaram Bapu. (Photo: DC)
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Rajasthan government to bring self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, facing rape charges, to the AIIMS by air from jodhpur jail for medical check ups as he is said to be suffering from chronic ailments.
A bench of Justices A.K. Sikri and N.V. Ramana passed this order while hearing Asaram’s bail plea on medical grounds. Earlier a bench had ordered medical check up at AIIMS but during the resumed hearing before a Bench of Justice A.K. Sikri, the court was informed that the AIIMS had sent a report that the godman be brought to Delhi as it was not possible for all the doctors in the board to visit Jodhpur jail.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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