Ahmedabad, March 29 -- The Gujarat High Court has extended self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's temporary bail by three months, citing the need for continued medical treatment.

The 86-year-old, who is serving a life sentence in Jodhpur Central Jail for rape, had earlier been granted interim bail due to heart-related ailments and other age-related health complications.

The Supreme Court had initially granted Asaram temporary bail until March 31, 2025, on medical grounds.

With the latest decision from the Gujarat High Court, his temporary release has now been extended further.

Asaram, once a revered spiritual leader with millions of followers, has faced multiple legal battles over the past decade.

Arrested first in 2013

He was first arres...