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CJI Surya Kant Says Allegations Against Rajasthan HC Acting Chief Justice Must Be Examined Through Institutional Process

CJI Surya Kant Says Allegations Against Rajasthan HC Acting Chief Justice Must Be Examined Through Institutional Process

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday said allegations against a sitting judge must be examined “strictly through established institutional mechanisms”, after Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta raised concerns against Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. The CJI said the allegations made in Justice Mehta’s letters cannot be treated as findings against Justice Sharma merely because they have been raised. He stressed that the Acting Chief Justice must be given a fair opportunity to present his response before any conclusion is reached. Justice Mehta has accused Justice Sharma of allegedly misusing…
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Supreme Court Denies Interim Bail to Asaram, Permits Round-the-Clock Trained Caregiver

Supreme Court Denies Interim Bail to Asaram, Permits Round-the-Clock Trained Caregiver

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to grant interim bail on medical grounds to self-styled godman Asaram, who is serving a life sentence for sexually assaulting a minor at his Jodhpur ashram in 2013. A division bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice P.B. Varale kept his interim bail application pending while allowing him to engage a trained caretaker of his choice to provide 24-hour assistance inside prison. The order was passed after the apex court evaluated a health assessment report submitted by a medical board at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The…
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Rajasthan HC Grants Six-Month Interim Bail to Asaram on Medical Grounds

Rajasthan HC Grants Six-Month Interim Bail to Asaram on Medical Grounds

Jaipur, October 29, 2025: The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday granted six months of interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram, who is serving a life sentence in Jodhpur Central Jail for the sexual assault of a minor girl. The relief was granted on medical grounds after the court reviewed reports indicating his deteriorating health.A division bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma passed the order following a review of Asaram’s medical condition. The 82-year-old convict is currently undergoing treatment at Arogya Private Hospital in Jodhpur.Asaram had sought regular bail, citing his age and multiple health complications. However, the…
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