In the 2013 case, a girl from Surat accused Asaram of rape. Statements from 68 people were taken in the case. There was a total of seven accused, including Asaram.
Ministry of Home Affairs also told the Supreme Court that Teesta led CJP is guilty of collecting huge funds and exploiting riot-affected people for which, criminal proceedings are going on against its office bearer, Teesta Setalvad.
The accused told the Hindu girl that the two cannot get married as he is Muslim, Altaf Misaria, in order to win the victim’s trust, promised to become a Hindu and marry her.
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The Supreme Court in November said the Morbi bridge collapse incident was an "enormous tragedy", as it asked the Gujarat High Court, which was already holding hearings in the matter suo motu, to hold periodical hearings.