SC Grants Bail To 8 Convicted In Godhra Train Carnage Case
The Supreme Court has granted bail to eight convicts in the Godhra train carnage case, having regard to their period of imprisonment undergone and their role in the crime. In the court hearing, the Apex Court however, refused to consider the bail applications of four other convicts in view of their role. The judgement came after a special court acquitted 67 in the Godhra train carnage case.
Tags: Supreme Court, Godhra train carnage, Bail, Gujarat Court
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Asaram Bapu Given Life Term In 2013 Rape Case
Self-styled godman Aasaram Bapu has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2013 Rape Case. On January 31, Gandhinagar Court in Gujarat announced the verdict, a day after he was convicted in the rape case. Notably, a disciple of Asaram Bapu approached the police and registered a case against him, based on his statement, the self-styled godman was convicted.The so-called spiritual leader was booked under sections of IPC.
Tags: religious leader, Asaram Bapu, Rape Convict, Life Term, Gujarat Court
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal