The bench was headed by Justice NV Ramana. Tribune file
New Delhi, July 15
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the bail plea of self-styled preacher Asaram Bapu in connection with a sexual assault case lodged against him in Gujarat.
A bench headed by Justice NV Ramana was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Gujarat government, that the trial in the case was going on and 210 witnesses were yet to be examined.
The bench, while dismissing the bail plea, said the lower court would proceed with the trial and would not be influenced by the prima facie observations given by the Gujarat High Court earlier while dismissing Asaram’s plea.
Two Surat-based sisters had lodged separate complaints against Asaram and his son Narayan Sai accusing them of rape and illegal confinement among other charges. PTI
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