Rajasthan HC extends Asaram's interim bail

Jodhpur, Aug 11 (PTI) The Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High court on Monday extended till August 29, the interim bail granted to jailed self-styled godman Asaram, who is serving life term for raping a minor disciple at his gurukul.
     Asaram's bail period was set to expire on August 12.
     A division bench of Justices Dinesh Mehta and Vineet Kumar Mathur allowed the bail extension after perusing his medical reports.
     The relief came after a recent extension of his interim bail by Gujarat High court in a similar case till 21 August.
     Currently admitted in a hospital in Indore his condition was stated to be critical.
     Observing his medical report, the high court directed the formation of a panel of doctors from a government hospital in Ahmedabad for a detailed check up of his health.
     The panel should comprise a cardiologist and a neurologist.
     The court also directed the report to be submitted in the court by August 27, two days prior to the expiry of bail.

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