In the plea, the 29-year petitioner woman has challenged the order of Rajasthan High Court whereby the High Court has granted bail to her Brother- Mukesh Chaudhary, who was involved in the brutal murder of her husband- Amit, in an honor killing incident on 17.05.2017.
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the State Government of Rajasthan in an appeal filed by Aasu against the judgment of the Rajasthan High Court, wherein it affirmed the judgment and order passed by Session Court, Fast Track on March 6, 2003, convicted Aasu under Sections 302/149, 147, 148 IPC.
Earlier in another case, Rajasthan High Court directed the police to ensure petitioners’ safety and reiterated their duty towards protection of rights enshrined under the Constitution.
Asaram Bapu had moved the Supreme Court for bail saying he wanted to undergo Ayurvedic treatment in Uttarakhand. Rajasthan government affidavit says this is his third attempt to get his sentence reduced. The father of the rape victim has also expressed fear that he and his daughter will be killed.
The affidavit highlighted that the MM Hospital clinical summary does not show any specific health problem needing immediate attention and such surgery or angiography cannot be done at an Ayurveda hospital.
The directions were issued by the High Court on May 17, 2021, in a matter pertains to an anticipatory bail application filed by accused Bhanwar Singh charged for sexual harassment and trespassing.
The notification states that, in view of the order of state government and considering the persisting situation, the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur and Jaipur bench will continue to hear in virtual mode until May 17.