JUSTICE D.K. TRIVEDI.
▮ Identity sealed · POCSO §23
Judge, Judicial Commission of Inquiry, Gujarat
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
“Commission submitted report in 2013 (5 years late); report only disclosed in 2019; criticized by Gujarat HC for procedural biases towards Asaram; final report essentially exonerated Asaram of all charges, holding ashram authorities responsible for negligence”
Headed the commission investigating the 2008 Motera gurukul deaths of two boys
Judicial Commission of Inquiry, Gujarat
Report was never made public by Gujarat government. Commission was set up by CM Narendra Modi with 3-month timeframe but took 5 years.
Asaram - Wikipedia
Comprehensive Wikipedia article covering Asaram's background, criminal cases, convictions, and legal proceedings.
The nightmarish struggle to bring Asaram to justice
In-depth investigative report on witness intimidation, attacks, and the struggle to prosecute Asaram Bapu.
Is the underlying deposition available in redacted form? Useful for cross-referencing with the 2025 appeal.
Thank you for keeping this on the record despite the intimidation history around the case.