Asaram

Rajasthan's 'Falahari Baba' Charged With Rape, Checks Into Hospital

India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary, Harsha Kumari Singh; Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday September 21, 2017

At a time when self-declared godmen and "saints" are in the public glare, the famed 'Falahari Baba' in Rajasthan has been charged with raping a 21-year-old woman at his ashram

Dissed As Not A Saint Or Sadhu, Asaram Says Am In Donkey Class

India News | Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Amrita Ray | Friday September 15, 2017

Self-declared religious guru Aaaram Bapu has angrily described himself as a donkey after being denounced as neither a saint nor a preacher by an important association of Hindu saints.

On 'Fake Baba' List Of 14, Ram Rahim, Radhe Maa; One Sends Legal Notice

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Monday September 11, 2017

Kushmuni Baba, a self-appointed godman in Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad has sent a legal notice to the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, an umbrella organisation of 13 monastic orders spread across north India, which has released a list of what it calls 14 "fake babas" and has demanded a crackdown on "rootless cult leaders".

Top Hindu Body Of Sadhus Releases List Of 'Fake Babas', Demands Action

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 11, 2017

Irked by recent controversies surrounding self-styled godmen, the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, the top body of Hindu sadhus, today released a list of 14 "fake babas" and demanded a crackdown on "rootless cult leaders" by bringing in a legislation.

'3 Witnesses Killed, 3 Missing': Rape Survivor's Family Battles 'Pressure' To Withdraw Asaram Case

India News | Written by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor | Wednesday August 30, 2017

A day after Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim was sentenced to 20 years in jail, another self-styled godman's rape case is under the Supreme Court's scanner. In the last four months, the Supreme Court has asked the Gujarat government twice to expedite a rape trial involving Asaram Bapu.

Why The Delay, Supreme Court Asks Gujarat In Asaram Rape Case

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 28, 2017

The Supreme Court today pulled up Gujarat and questioned what it called a slow trial against spiritual leader Asaram Bapu, who has been in jail since 2013 for charges of rape.

Gujarat Court Asked To Expedite Recording Evidence In Asaram Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 12, 2017

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.

Asaram Bapu's Son Narayan Sai, Accused In Rape Case, Seeks Bail To Contest UP Polls

India News | NDTV NEWS DESK | Friday January 20, 2017

Self-styled godman Asaram's son Narayan Sai, currently behind bars in a rape case, on Thursday moved a court in Surat seeking temporary bail to contest assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh beginning next month.

Rs 1 Crore Deposited In Labourer's Account In Bhopal; Bank Says It's 'Mistake'

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 18, 2016

A whopping Rs 1,00,10,000 (one crore ten thousand) were deposited in a dormant account of a labourer at Khidiya branch of Bank of India in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh after demonetisation.

CBI Registers Case In Abduction Of Witness In Asaram Bapu Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 25, 2016

The CBI has registered a case in connection with the alleged abduction of Rahul Sachan, a crucial prosecution witness in the rape cases against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, from Lucknow in November last year.

Supreme Court Asks Rajasthan Government To Respond To Asaram Bapu's Bail Pleas

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 19, 2016

The Supreme Court today asked the Rajasthan government to respond to the bail pleas of self-styled religious figure Asaram Bapu who is facing trial in rape cases.

Gujarat High Court Seeks State's Reply On Bail Petition Of Asaram's Son

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 8, 2016

The Gujarat High Court today issued a notice to the state government seeking its reply on a petition filed by Narayan Sai, son of the controversial spiritual leader Asaram Bapu, for bail in a bribery case.

Asaram's Medical Condition Stable: AIIMS Board Tells Supreme Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 3, 2016

A medical board of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) today told the Supreme Court that the health condition of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was stable.

High Court Asks CBI To Probe Disappearance Of Witness In Asaram Bapu Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 29, 2016

The Allahabad High Court today directed the CBI to investigate the disappearance of a prime witness Rahul Sachan in the rape case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

Supreme Court Allows Asaram To Be Brought To AIIMS For Medical Check-Up

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 29, 2016

The Supreme Court today allowed self-styled religious figure Asaram Bapu to be taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) from Jodhpur jail under police custody for medical examination.

Self-Styled Godman Asaram Aide Booked Under Arms Act

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 13, 2016

A close aide of Asaram, who is in judicial custody in connection with the murder of a witness in a rape case against the self-styled godman, has been booked under the Arms Act, police said today.

High Court Allows Asaram's Trial Through Video Conference In Rape Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 11, 2016

The Gujarat High Court today allowed a Gandhinagar sessions court to conduct the trial of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is facing rape charge, through video conference from Jodhpur jail.

Supreme Court Denies Interim Bail To Self-Styled Godman Asaram

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 11, 2016

Self-styled 'godman' Asaram Bapu was today denied interim bail in a rape case by the Supreme Court which asked AIIMS to set up a medical board to ascertain his health condition before taking up his regular bail plea.

Police File Plea In High Court For Shifting Asaram's Trial To Jail

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 4, 2016

Hassled by the over-enthusiastic followers of Asaram Bapu gathering in large numbers during his court appearances in the rape case, police have again moved a plea in Rajasthan High Court for shifting the trial to jail premises.

Self-Styled Godman Asaram's Close Aide Arrested In Witness Murder Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 19, 2016

A close aide of self-styled godman Asaram who was evading arrest in connection with the murder of a prime witness in a rape case against the self-styled godman has been arrested from Mirakpur village in Saharanpur district.

Rajasthan High Court Rejects Interim Bail Plea Of Self-Styled Godman Asaram

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 18, 2016

The Rajasthan High Court today rejected the interim bail plea of self-styled godman Asaram, facing rape charge, on health ground, saying he did not have any serious ailment.

Asaram Case: Court Asks Gujarat Cops To Produce Shooter In Witness Murder

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 13, 2016

A court in Muzaffarnagar has taken strong objection to Gujarat Police's failure to produce Kartik Halder, alleged henchman of Asaram, in connection with the Akhil Gupta murder case and directed it to do so on August 8.

Asaram's Alleged Sharpshooter Wanted To Procure AK-47: Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 23, 2016

Asaram's alleged henchman Karthik Haldar, suspected of shooting dead three key witnesses of two rape cases against the self-styled godman and his son Narayan Sai, had planned to acquire an AK-47 rifle for eliminating other witnesses, police said.

Supporters Of Asaram Bapu Clash With Delhi Police, 20 Injured

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 23, 2016

Over 20 people, including seven policemen were injured when supporters of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu attacked police personnel outside the Parliament Street Police station in New Delhi in the wee hours today.

Jammu and Kashmir Police Arrest Former Assistant Of Asaram Bapu

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 20, 2016

The Jammu and Kashmir police has arrested a former assistant of the Asaram Bapu in a case registered in 2013 in that state.

Advertisements Against Valentines Day Across Delhi Metro Stations, Probe Ordered

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 8, 2016

This February 14, worship your parents instead of celebrating Valentine's Day, say a series of billboards put up at Delhi Metro stations by a religious group.

Asaram's Bail Application Rejected Again In Sexual Assault Case

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday January 8, 2016

A court in Jodhpur today rejected the bail application of Asaram in a case relating to sexual assault of a minor.

Teacher In Barmer Suspended For Allegedly 'Worshipping' Asaram In School

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 20, 2015

A government school teacher in Barmer district has been suspended for allegedly "worshipping" self-styled 'godman' Asaram in the school.

Rape Case: Asaram Moves Fresh Bail Plea Citing Health Grounds

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 19, 2015

Self-styled godman Asaram, who is in jail for the last two years, has moved a fresh application in a court in Jodhpur seeking bail on the ground of old age and ill health in a rape case lodged against him.

Asaram 'Framed' in False Case, Will Seek Bail for Him: Subramanian Swamy

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 10, 2015

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today alleged that self-styled godman Asaram had been "framed in a false case" and said he would approach court for his bail after Diwali.