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SC dismisses Asaram Bapu's bail plea in sexual assault case in Gujarat

The SC has dismissed bail plea of self-styled preacher Asaram Bapu in connection with sexual assault case lodged against him in Gujarat. Separate complaints against Asaram and his son Narayan Sai accusing them of rape and illegal confinement have been lodged by two Surat-based sisters.

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Published : Jul 15, 2019, 12:36 PM IST

Updated : Jul 15, 2019, 5:36 PM IST

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the bail plea of self-styled preacher Asaram Bapu in connection with a sexual assault case lodged against him in Gujarat.

A bench headed by Justice N V Ramana was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Gujarat government, that the trial in the case was going on and 210 witnesses were yet to be examined.

SC dismisses Asaram Bapu's bail plea in sexual assault case in Gujarat

The bench, while dismissing the bail plea, said the lower court will proceed with the trial and will not be influenced by the prima facie observations given by the Gujarat High Court earlier while dismissing Asaram's plea.

Two Surat-based sisters had lodged separate complaints against Asaram and his son Narayan Sai accusing them of rape and illegal confinement among other charges.

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the bail plea of self-styled preacher Asaram Bapu in connection with a sexual assault case lodged against him in Gujarat.

A bench headed by Justice N V Ramana was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Gujarat government, that the trial in the case was going on and 210 witnesses were yet to be examined.

SC dismisses Asaram Bapu's bail plea in sexual assault case in Gujarat

The bench, while dismissing the bail plea, said the lower court will proceed with the trial and will not be influenced by the prima facie observations given by the Gujarat High Court earlier while dismissing Asaram's plea.

Two Surat-based sisters had lodged separate complaints against Asaram and his son Narayan Sai accusing them of rape and illegal confinement among other charges.

Read| Muslims having multiple wives, children 'animalistic': BJP MLA

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SC dismisses Asaram Bapu's bail plea in sexual assault case in Gujarat
         New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court Monday dismissed the bail plea of self-styled preacher Asaram Bapu in connection with a sexual assault case lodged against him in Gujarat.
          A bench headed by Justice N V Ramana was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Gujarat government, that the trial in the case was going on and 210 witnesses were yet to be examined.
          The bench, while dismissing the bail plea, said the lower court will proceed with the trial and will not be influenced by the prima facie observations given by the Gujarat High Court earlier while dismissing Asaram's plea.
          Two Surat-based sisters had lodged separate complaints against Asaram and his son Narayan Sai accusing them of rape and illegal confinement among other charges. PTI ABA MNL URD URD
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