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Supreme Court Sets November 17 Hearing for Asaram’s Appeal in Rajasthan Rape Case
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 03:36 AM
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The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for Asaram's appeal against his conviction in a Rajasthan rape case on November 17.
The Supreme Court of India has set a date for hearing the appeal of preacher Asaram Bapu, who was convicted of raping a 14‑year‑old girl in Rajasthan. The hearing is scheduled for November 17 and will be conducted in New Delhi.
Asaram was found guilty by the Rajasthan High Court in 2014 and sentenced to ten years in prison. He has challenged the conviction on the grounds that the evidence presented was insufficient and that procedural lapses occurred during the trial.
The Supreme Court’s decision to take up the case follows a series of petitions filed by Asaram’s legal team. The court will review the arguments and determine whether the conviction should be upheld or overturned.
Legal experts say the hearing could set a precedent for how the highest court handles appeals in sexual offence cases. The outcome will be closely watched by both supporters and critics of the accused.
Asaram was found guilty by the Rajasthan High Court in 2014 and sentenced to ten years in prison. He has challenged the conviction on the grounds that the evidence presented was insufficient and that procedural lapses occurred during the trial.
The Supreme Court’s decision to take up the case follows a series of petitions filed by Asaram’s legal team. The court will review the arguments and determine whether the conviction should be upheld or overturned.
Legal experts say the hearing could set a precedent for how the highest court handles appeals in sexual offence cases. The outcome will be closely watched by both supporters and critics of the accused.