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IPS AJAY PAL LAMBA.

▮ Identity sealed · POCSO §23

Independent witness, Jodhpur rape case

Jodhpur

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Incident
2013-2018
Followed up
Supreme Court set aside Rajast...
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Sources cited
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Last revision
17 Jun 2026
▮ Quoted on record
IPS officer (2005 batch) who spearheaded the investigation into Asaram. Received 1625 death threat letters. Offered astronomical bribes to drop the case. Threats made his resolve stronger. Defense tried to summon him as court witness but Supreme Court refused.
On record

Supreme Court set aside Rajasthan HC order summoning him as witness. Asaram convicted based on his investigation.

Investigating officer. Received massive threats.

On-record statements3 entries
11 Sep 2014
Trial court deposition
Identification of incident location and the named accused; presented under sealed identity.
02 Mar 2018
Survivor counsel · supplementary submission
Counsel confirmed the survivor was prepared to repeat the deposition in appeal proceedings if asked.
24 Apr 2025
Independent corroboration · cross-checked
Two unrelated witnesses confirmed the survivor was inside the ashram during the period in question.
Reader notes & questions
Reader · verified researcher3 days ago

Is the underlying deposition available in redacted form? Useful for cross-referencing with the 2025 appeal.

Reader · anonymous1 week ago

Thank you for keeping this on the record despite the intimidation history around the case.

File
AF-LDG-146
Jurisdiction
Independent witness
Sealed
Public record
Status
On record