Rape Convict Asaram Granted Relief By High Court, Health Issues Cited

Jodhpur: Rape convict Asaram, who is serving a life sentence in Jodhpur central Jail for sexual assault, received a major relief from the Rajasthan High Court on Thursday.

What did the court say?

The bench headed by Justice Sanjeet Purohit, in view of Asaram's steadily deteriorating health, directed the jail administration to provide him with adequate medical facilities. The High Court clarified in its order that if Asaram's health worsens, he will be allowed to seek treatment at an Ayurveda hospital.

More details are awaited.