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Legal proceedings involving Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

Overview

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the leader of Dera Sacha Sauda, is facing ongoing legal developments regarding both his incarceration and past criminal convictions.

In August 2026, the Supreme Court of India agreed to hear an appeal filed by Anshul Chhatrapati challenging the acquittal of Singh in the 2002 murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati. This follows a decision by the Punjab and Haryana High Court to overturn a 2019 conviction related to the murder. The Supreme Court has scheduled the final hearing for the week of November 16, 2026.

Separately, Singh was granted a 21-day furlough in late August, marking his 17th temporary release from Sunaria Jail since his 2017 conviction for the rape of two disciples. This release has drawn criticism from Sikh bodies and social organizations. Under the Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 2022, Singh has now exhausted his annual entitlement for parole and furlough.

Entities

Supreme Court of India · Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh · Dera Sacha Sauda · CBI · Sirsa

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] A CBI special court sentenced Gurmeet Ram Rahim to 20 years in prison for the rape of two female devotees. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.punjabkesari.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Supreme Court issued a notice to Ram Rahim and the CBI regarding a petition challenging his acquittal in the journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati murder case. www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.punjabkesari.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Haryana government granted 21 days of parole to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gurmeet Ram Rahim has been released from prison on parole or furlough 17 times.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ram Rahim left Sunaria Jail in a convoy to travel to the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa.

Timeline

21 days ago

[CRIME] 22 sources
Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 21-day furlough, 17th release since conviction
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted a 21-day furlough, his 17th release since 2017. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will hear an appeal regarding his acquittal in a 2002 murder case.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Supreme Court to hear appeal in Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh murder case
The Supreme Court of India will hear an appeal against the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati.

Sources

aajsamaaj.com · aajtak.com · asmfc.com · assamtribune.com · bhaskarhindi.com · hindi.asianetnews.com · hindi.news18.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · madhyamamonline.com · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · newsbytesapp.com · punjabkesari.com · rozanaspokesman.com · sabguru.com · scroll.in · shiningindianews.com · siasat.com · thenews21.com · timesnownews.com · tv9hindi.com · upkiran.org