Rape convict Asaram surrenders at Jodhpur jail after High Court upholds life sentence

Asaram surrendered at Jodhpur Central Jail. The Rajasthan High Court upheld his life sentence in a 2013 minor rape case. His interim bail was cancelled. He visited his ashram and AIIMS for a medical check-up before surrendering. His lawyers are considering challenging the verdict in the Supreme Court. The court noted the impact of the crime on the survivor.

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