SC stays coercive action on godman Asaram's ashram land in Gujarat

The Supreme Court restrained the Gujarat government from taking any coercive action against land and properties held by self-styled godman Asaram Bapu’s ashram in Ahmedabad. It said the municipal authorities’ show-cause notice “prima facie lacked material particulars”. The Gujarat government wants to take over the land and develop sports infrastructure ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.