Rajasthan HC orders state to honour 20‑day parole for convicted child rapist Asaram

The Rajasthan High Court reaffirmed its earlier directive to release convicted child rapist Asaram on a 20‑day parole, ordering the state government to implement the order without delay. The bench dismissed the government's arguments against the parole, stating that procedural objections cannot override a court order.

In its ruling, the court directed the state to submit a detailed compliance report, outlining the steps taken to ensure the parole is executed as stipulated. The court emphasized that any deviation from the order would be subject to further judicial scrutiny.

The decision underscores the judiciary's insistence on upholding its directives, even in high‑profile cases that attract public and political attention. The state government is now required to coordinate with prison authorities to facilitate Asaram's release under the stipulated conditions.

No further details about the parole conditions or the timeline for Asaram's release were disclosed in the judgment.