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. PTI COR AMK AMK
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