Summary
- The Supreme Court has dismissed Asaram's plea for temporary bail to visit his ailing wife, allowing him to withdraw the application after confirming he is on 20-day parole in a separate case.
- A Bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala will hear Asaram's challenge to his conviction and life sentence in the 2013 Jodhpur minor rape case in November, after his parole ends on October 27.
- Asaram's legal team argued against his conviction under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, citing previous acquittals on other charges.
- The implications of this case could significantly affect ongoing appeals and highlight serious concerns regarding witness safety, as three key witnesses were murdered during the trial.
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