An Indian court on Tuesday sentenced self-proclaimed spiritual guru Asaram Bapu to life imprisonment on charges of rape and sodomy, according to his lawyer.
An Indian court on Tuesday sentenced self-proclaimed spiritual guruThe verdict is the second life term against the octogenarian, who is already serving a lifeAsaram's lawyer C.B. Gupta told CNN the court in the western state of Gujarat also ordered him to pay 50,000 rupees in compensation to the victim.Asaram, 81, described on his website as a "spiritual revolutionist" and "great teacher," is one of India's best-known spiritual gurus.
The latest ruling against him comes at a time when India's poor track record on violence has been under the spotlight. Spiritual gurus in India can draw millions of devotees to religious schools known as ashrams that are spread across the country.
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