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SC directs constitution of board to medically examine Asaram Bapu

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the constitution of a medical board to examine self-styled godman Asaram Bapu for trigeminal neuralgia.

FP Archives|Aug 19, 2014, 12:09:46 IST

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the constitution of a medical board to examine self-styled godman Asaram Bapu for trigeminal neuralgia, which causes severe headaches to those afflicted with the condition.[caption id="attachment_1670577" align="alignleft" width="380"] Asaram Bapu was accused of molesting a 16-year-old girl. PTI

Asaram Bapu was accused of molesting a 16-year-old girl. PTI

Asaram Bapu was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. PTI[/caption]Asaram, 72, is presently in jail after a 16-year-old girl lodged a police complaint on 20 August, 2013 accusing him of sexually assaulting her at his ashram in Jodhpur.An apex court bench headed by Justice TS Thakur directed the principal of Jodhpur-based SN Medical College to constitute a team of doctors that will examine Asaram for his ailment and the course of treatment required.The court said the report of the medical board will be submitted to it by 23 September, when the matter will be further heard.Meanwhile, Asaram Bapu will continue to remain in jail as the court said that his bail will only be considered after all the witnesses in the case have deposed before the trial court.IANS

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