Asaram first laughed, then cried after hearing the sentencing, pleaded for leniency
Asaram was convicted for raping a 16-year-old girl at his ashram in 2013 on Wednesday by the Jodhpur Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe Court.
Apr 25, 2018, 15:28 PM IST
Asaram jailed for life for raping teenager at his ashram in 2013
Asaram was convicted under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) act.
Apr 25, 2018, 14:41 PM IST
Asaram convicted under POCSO Act: Govt guidelines on how media should cover rape cases
There are several guidelines that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has given on how media should cover cases which come under the POCSO Act.
Apr 25, 2018, 13:04 PM IST
Asaram: The preacher who built an empire of Rs 10,000 crore
Asaram may still have many followers, but after rape allegations, he was accused of other crimes like land grabbing and practice of black magic in his ashrams.
Apr 25, 2018, 11:49 AM IST
Asaram held guilty by Jodhpur court for raping a 16-year-old girl at his ashram in 2013
After Asaram's conviction, the victim's father thanked all those who supported them in the battle and is now hoping for strict punishment against the self-styled godman.
Apr 25, 2018, 11:09 AM IST
Asaram rape case verdict: Watch live streaming on Zee News
The chargesheet against Asaram and four other co-accused Shiva, Shilpi, Sharad and Prakash was filed by the police on November 6, 2013 under various sections of the POSCO Act, Juvenile Justice Act and IPC. If convicted, Asaram could be jailed for a minimum of 10 years or awarded a maximum life term, according to prosecution lawyers.
Apr 25, 2018, 09:19 AM IST
Live updates: Asaram jailed for life for raping teenager, cries after sentencing
Self-styled godman Asaram has been convicted of raping a teenage girl at his ashram in 2013. A teenage girl from Shahajahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, who was studying at the godman's ashram at Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh, had levelled charges of rape against Asaram.
Apr 25, 2018, 08:49 AM IST
Asaram rape case: A timeline
Asaram has been held guilty of raping a teenage girl from Uttar Pradesh's Shahajahanpur, who was studying at his ashram at Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh.
Apr 24, 2018, 23:57 PM IST
Asaram rape case: Ready for verdict, Jodhpur becomes a fortress; media barred from court
Asaram is accused of raping a teenage girl from Shahajahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, who was studying at his ashram at Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh.
Apr 24, 2018, 23:24 PM IST
Asaram rape case: Mediapersons denied entry in Jodhpur's Central Jail for verdict
Asaram is accused of raping a teenage girl from Shahajahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, who was studying at his ashram at Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh.
Apr 24, 2018, 23:06 PM IST
Asaram rape case: Heavy security in Jodhpur ahead of Wednesday verdict
A day ahead of the court verdict in alleged rape case against self-styled godman Asaram, a heavy layer of security was thrown across the state with Section 144 being imposed at several places.
Apr 24, 2018, 14:58 PM IST
Salman Khan to stay in Jodhpur Central jail, with Asaram as fellow inmate
This is Salman Khan's fourth stint in the Jodhpur Central Jail. He has earlier spent a total of 18 days in the jail in 1998, 2006 and 2007, all for cases of poaching. Security has been tightened in the jail for the actor.
Apr 05, 2018, 15:47 PM IST
Asaram witness murder: Charge sheet filed against prime accused
A charge sheet was filed in a local court against Kartik Haldar, the main accused in the murder of a prime witness in the rape case against self-styled godman Asaram.
Dec 19, 2017, 15:56 PM IST
Asaram rape case: SC refuses to give date for hearing on bail plea
Asaram had moved court seeking early hearing on his pending bail plea. He is facing prosecution in a rape case filed against him in Gujarat.
Oct 27, 2017, 11:31 AM IST
Asaram rape case: SC asks godman to approach CJI for interim bail
The Supreme Court asked rape accused Asaram Bapu to approach Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Friday for interim bail.
Oct 26, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
Apex body of sadhus release list of 14 'fake babas', demands crackdown on 'rootless cult leaders'
The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad on Sunday released a list of 14 "fake babas".
Sep 10, 2017, 17:56 PM IST
Asaram trial: Security of rape victim beefed up
"Two more security personnel have been deployed at the residence of the rape victim and now half a dozen police personnel, including a lady constable, will remain on duty," Superintendent of Police KB Singh said.
Aug 31, 2017, 18:33 PM IST
Gujarat court asked to expedite recording evidence in Asaram case
The Supreme Court today asked a Gujarat trial court to expedite recording of evidence of prosecution witnesses in a sexual assault case lodged by two Surat-based sisters against self-styled godman Asaram.
Apr 12, 2017, 13:23 PM IST
No relief to Asaram in rape cases, next hearing on November 28
In a major setback to self- styled religious guru Asaram Bapu, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to give him relief in connection with two rape cases registered against him. The apex court bench headed by Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose will hear the matter next on November 28. Asaram had earlier knocked the doors of the apex court seeking bail on health grounds.
Nov 21, 2016, 14:32 PM IST
No relief! Supreme Court denies bail to Asaram
In yet another setback to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, the Supreme Court on Monday denied interim bail to him while stating that his bail plea would be heard only after the medical report.
Sep 05, 2016, 15:41 PM IST
