Followers might aggravate COVID-19 situation if released: Gujarat HC rejects temporary bail application filed by Asaram Bapu [Read Order]

The Court noted that amid the COVID-19 situation, there is a strong possibility that on release, Asaram's thousands of followers will congregate to meet him, which will aggravate the distressing situation.

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The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday rejected a plea for temporary bail moved by Asaram Bapu, finding that no new ground has been made out for his release and further that Asaram's release may serve to aggravate the COVID-19 pademic.

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