Asaram case: timeline of events

A trial court in Jodhpur on Wednesday found self-styled godman Asaram Bapu guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl at his ashram on the outskirts of Jodhpur.

The victim had accused Asaram of summoning her to his ashram and raping her on the night of August 15, 2013.

Asaram has been found guilty of all four charges — sexual assault, criminal conspiracy, criminal intimidation and illegal confinement of a minor. The court is yet to set a date for deciding the quantum of punishment.

Asaram had unsuccessfully moved 12 bail applications, of which six were rejected by the trial court, three by the Rajasthan High Court and three by the Supreme Court.

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A minor girl is "sexually assaulted" by Asaram at his Ashram in Manai area near Jodhpur

2013-08-15

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Victim's parents file a complaint in Delhi; case is later transferred to the Jodhpur Police.

2013-08-20

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Asaram's supporters attack Kamla Market police station in Delhi.

2013-08-23

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Jodhpur Police arrest Asaram in Indore

2013-08-31

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Asaram brought to Jodhpur

2013-09-01

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Charge sheet filed against Asaram and four co-accused.

2013-09-06

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Defence lawyer Ram Jethmalani says victim had a chronic disease which draws a woman to a man.

2014-01-10

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Rahul K Sachan, a witness, stabbed outside a local court. He was supposed to give a statement.

2015-02-13

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Another witness, Sudha Pathank, turns hostile. Tells court that she had no knowledge about Asaram’s activities.

2015-07-08

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A key witness, Kripal Singh, shot at by two motorcycle-borne men in Shahjahanpur.

2015-07-13

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The trial is shifted to the Special Court for SC/ST Cases

2016-12-16

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Final arguments completed

2018-04-07

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Court convicts Asaram and two others

2018-04-25

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