The Rajasthan High Court has issued an order granting a 20-day parole to Asaram Bapu, a self-styled godman currently incarcerated for life following a conviction in a sexual assault case. The decision comes despite formal objections raised by the state government, which had argued against the release.

In its ruling, the court determined that the petitioner met the necessary criteria for parole. The judges noted that there was no documented evidence to suggest that Asaram posed a flight risk or that he had violated any bail conditions during his previous time in custody. The court’s decision effectively overrides the state's opposition, emphasizing that the legal requirements for granting the temporary release had been satisfied.

While the court focused on the procedural and legal aspects of the parole request, the case remains highly sensitive due to the nature of the original conviction and the public profile of the individual involved. The state government’s specific arguments for why the parole should have been denied were not detailed in the initial reports, though the court’s summary indicates that the state's concerns regarding security or public interest were insufficient to outweigh the petitioner's legal standing for parole under current guidelines.