Big relief for rapist Ram Rahim, HC rejects petition opposing parole, will continue to be out

The Dera chief was found guilty of rape and murder and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Monday, November 14, 2022, 12:27 PM IST
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Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh | File Photo
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the leader of Dera Sacha Sauda and convicted rapist, was relieved on Monday when the Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed the case contesting the decision to give him parole. The Dera chief was found guilty of rape and murder and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.

Was granted bail on October 14

On October 14, he was granted a 40-day parole and released from the Rohtak prison.

The high court questioned the petition's viability during the hearing and ordered the Haryana government to dismiss HC Arora's representation within a week.

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