Rajasthan High Court Summons Medical Report Of Asaram Bapu

A Division Bench of Justices Sandeep Mehta and Devendra Kachhawaha, hearing a petition for suspension of his sentence on medical grounds has summoned the latest medical report for its perusal on May 21.

Another Bench comprised of Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur, which is hearing a writ petition filed by Asaram's son seeking permission to administer Ayurveda treatment to his father, has also asked the State Government to place the medical report on record on May 26.

Narayan Sai, Asaram's son, moved the High Court alleging that the health condition of his father has been deteriorating over the past three years of judicial custody due to inappropriate and inefficient medical treatment being offered to him by the prison authorities.

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He submitted that Asaram's body is accustomed to Ayurveda treatment and asserted that the prisoners also have a right to undergo treatment under such a medicinal system, as he desires or is hopeful of improving his health.

During the hearing, Sai insisted that he be informed about the treatment which is being extended to his father and his present medical condition.

The State counsel has assured the Court that the treatment as well as medical status of the Asaram will be supplied to the Petitioner's counsel within two days.