Poet and activist Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad- Maoist links case, approached the Bombay High Court yesterday (July 13), seeking temporary bail, owing to his deteriorating health and because of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Supreme Court on Friday has refused to issue general directions to release undertrial prisoners due to COVID-19 stating that it is an issue to be considered by the Jurisdictional high courts.
Gujarat High Court has rejected the temporary bail application of Asaram Bapu on the ground that since Asaram Bapu has thousands of followers, there is a strong possibility that on his release, his followers will congregate to meet him, which will aggravate the distressing situation of COVID 19 Pandemic.