The Gujarat High Court on June 24, 2025, issued a notice regarding a fresh plea by Asaram Bapu (also known as Ashumal Thaumal Sindhi)—who is currently serving a life sentence for a 2013 rape conviction—to extend his temporary medical bail, which is set to lapse on June 30.

Background: The Supreme Court granted Asaram interim bail until March 31, 2025, on medical grounds. Following a split decision in the Gujarat High Court in March, a third judge granted him a further three-month extension to undergo Ayurvedic Panchkarma therapy.

In today’s hearing, his lawyer, senior advocate Shalin Mehta, informed the bench (Justices Vora and Raval) that they are awaiting a terminal-illness certification from the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), expected within two days to support his request.

The High Court has issued notice to the complainant and scheduled the next hearing for June 27.

In essence, the Gujarat High Court has formally acknowledged and will review Asaram’s request to prolong his temporary bail beyond June 30, contingent on forthcoming medical certification and submissions in court.

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