# Legal proceedings involving Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-involving-gurmeet-ram-rahim-singh
> Updated: 2026-08-25T02:13:58.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- A CBI special court sentenced Gurmeet Ram Rahim to 20 years in prison for the rape of two female devotees. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Haryana government granted 21 days of parole to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim. (single source)
- Gurmeet Ram Rahim has been released from prison on parole or furlough 17 times. (single source)
- Ram Rahim left Sunaria Jail in a convoy to travel to the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: 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.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gurmeet-ram-rahim-released-from-jail-on-21-day-furlough

### 2026-08-10: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supreme-court-to-hear-appeal-in-gurmeet-ram-rahim-singh-murder-case

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