The Economic Times

Rape convict Asaram surrenders at Jodhpur jail after High Court upholds life sentence

Asaram surrendered at Jodhpur Central Jail. The Rajasthan High Court upheld his life sentence in a 2013 minor rape case. His interim bail was cancelled. He visited his ashram and AIIMS for a medical check-up before surrendering. His lawyers are considering challenging the verdict in the Supreme Court. The court noted the impact of the crime on the survivor.