VISHNU SHANKAR JAIN.

▮ Identity sealed · POCSO §23

Defense lawyer, Advocate

New Delhi, Delhi

“Vishnu Shankar Jain is a prominent Supreme Court advocate who has publicly defended Asaram Bapu, claiming his conviction was a miscarriage of justice. Jain is widely known for representing Hindu petitioners in major religious site disputes and has argued that the media prejudiced Asaram's trial.”

Vishnu Shankar Jain is a well-known advocate practicing in the Supreme Court of India, recognized for his representation of Hindu parties in high-profile civil and religious disputes, including the Gyanvapi Mosque and Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi cases. Working alongside his father, Senior Advocate Hari Shankar Jain, he has built a legal career focused on constitutional law and religious rights. While not serving as the trial counsel of record, Jain has been an active legal commentator on the convictions of Asaram Bapu.

Jain has publicly argued that the criminal trials against Asaram Bapu in Jodhpur and Ahmedabad were heavily influenced by media trials, which prejudiced the public and the judiciary against the spiritual leader. He has expressed the opinion that the charges of sexual assault under the POCSO Act were built on inconsistent testimony and that the trial courts failed to properly address these gaps, leading to a miscarriage of justice. Jain has supported petitions seeking a review of the convictions in the higher courts.

His public defense of Asaram Bapu has been controversial, drawing criticism from child rights groups and legal experts who point to the extensive evidence and multiple witness statements validated by the courts. However, Jain has maintained that every citizen, including controversial religious figures, is entitled to a fair trial free from media influence and political pressure. He has advocated for stricter guidelines on media reporting of ongoing trials to prevent prejudice.

Jain continues to practice law in New Delhi, representing various organizations and public figures in constitutional and civil matters. His comments on the Asaram case are frequently cited by the godman's followers to support their claims of innocence and conspiracy. His involvement represents the legal support that Asaram Bapu continues to receive from nationalist legal circles.