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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Rape case of minor: SC notice to Rajasthan on Asaram's plea challenging Rajasthan HC judgment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought response from the Rajasthan government on a plea filed by self-styled godman Asaram challenging an order of the state high court, which had upheld his conviction and life sentence in the rape case of a minor in 2013.

While refusing to suspend Asaram's sentence, a bench of Justices MM Sundresh and Sheel Nagu issued notice to the state government and sought its reply within two weeks.

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