Asaram sentenced

Asaram first laughed, then cried after hearing the sentencing, pleaded for leniency

Asaram was convicted for raping a 16-year-old girl at his ashram in 2013 on Wednesday by the Jodhpur Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe Court.

Apr 25, 2018, 15:28 PM IST

Asaram jailed for life for raping teenager at his ashram in 2013

Asaram was convicted under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) act. 

Apr 25, 2018, 14:41 PM IST