SC Directs Time-Bound Disposal of Narayan Sai’s Appeal Against Rape Conviction
The bench declined to review his bail plea and said the state and Sai must cooperate as the appeal is heard within three months.
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SC asks Gujarat HC to decide Narayan Sai’s appeal against rape conviction within three months
A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and P.B. Varale said it was not inclined to examine Sai’s plea since the Gujarat government had agreed to an expeditious hearing of the pending appeal
The Supreme Court has refused to stay the life sentence of self-proclaimed godman Narayan Sai in a 2013 rape case. The court has directed the Gujarat High Court to endeavor to decide his appeal within three months. Read the full story.
SC refuses to suspend life sentence given to Asaram's son Narayan Sai in 2013 rape case
The Supreme Court refused to suspend Narayan Sai's life sentence. Gujarat High Court must decide his appeal within three months. Sai's appeal against his rape conviction is pending before the high court. The high court previously dismissed his plea for bail. A Surat court sentenced Sai to life imprisonment in a 2013 rape case.
SC Asks Gujarat HC to Decide Within Three Months on Appeal of Narayan Sai in Rape Case
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The apex court added that if the appeal remained undecided after the stipulated period, Sai would be at liberty to seek appropriate relief before the Supreme Court again. India News | SC Asks Gujarat HC to Decide Within Three Months on Appeal of Narayan Sai in Rape Case.
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