On October 19, 2024, the Punjab government requested a response from Ram Rahim within four weeks. This order came from the bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan after an appeal was made. The court noted that the matter required scrutiny and issued a notice to the Dera Sacha Sauda chief, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for rape.
A closer look at Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim's frequent paroles and furloughs show a pattern of coinciding with elections in Haryana and other states. Despite objections from SGPC, political support from leaders such as Haryana Jail Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala has resulted in the Dera chief being out of prison for more than eight months of his 20-year sentence. Prison officials claim that Ram Rahim is not receiving preferential treatment, as temporary release is available to all convicts.
A heart-warming deed by a 65-year-old landlord in India has caught the attention of the public. The kind landlord not only kept the rent steady for his tenant for five years, but also hosted a dinner for him. Amidst the news of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's repeated releases, this act of compassion serves as a refreshing reminder of the goodness in the world. Join The Indian Express' WhatsApp group to receive more news and updates.
The controversial Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been found guilty of rape by a special CBI court in Panchkula, Haryana, sparking chaos and violence among his followers. The verdict comes after 14 years since the charges were first brought against him and has caused the deployment of thousands of security personnel in preparation for any potential unrest. The sentencing is set to take place on Monday, with a potential minimum of seven years and maximum of 10 years in prison for the spiritual leader.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court gave strict instructions to the Haryana government that convicted rapist Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh cannot be given parole without prior approval from the court. The court also questioned the number of people who have been granted parole in the same manner as Ram Rahim. The history of parole granted to Ram Rahim shows that he has been granted parole numerous times, raising concerns about the misuse of the Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners Act.
The Punjab police have been unsuccessful in locating a wanted criminal named Pardeep Kaler, who was allegedly seen in a Facebook post with Uttar Pradesh minister Surya Pratap Shahi. Kaler is a key member of the Dera Sirsa administration and has been wanted in Punjab since 2018 for his involvement in the Bargari sacrilege case. The post, which has since been deleted, showed Kaler attending an event in Ayodhya with the minister. The police have yet to confirm Kaler's presence in the pictures.
In a video message, Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who was released from jail on parole, has urged his followers to celebrate the consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as Diwali. This is the ninth time that he has been granted parole in the last four years. Ram Rahim was sentenced to 20 years in jail for rape and murder in 2017 and is currently lodged in Sunaria jail.
A video of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a religious leader serving long jail sentences for rape and murder in India, has gone viral on social media. The video shows him celebrating his "adopted daughter's" Instagram account reaching a million followers and cutting a cake with her. This has raised questions about why he has been granted frequent parole, despite being convicted of serious crimes. Action has been taken by the Sikhism's highest religious organization, the SGPC, against Singh's parole, stating that it sends a wrong message to society.
YouTuber and journalist Shyam Meera Singh informed the Delhi High Court that he would delete all tweets made by him regarding a defamation case filed against him by Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. Singh agreed to refrain from discussing the ongoing case on social media and other platforms until its final disposal. The Delhi High Court took note of Singh's statement and scheduled the next hearing for September 20, 2021.