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Convicted Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Granted 21-Day Parole

The parole coincides with ongoing legal scrutiny of past cases and recurring questions about the timing of his temporary releases around elections.

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Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two of his disciples. (HT File)

Overview

  • Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year sentence for raping two disciples, has been granted a 21-day parole as of April 9, 2025.
  • Singh has a history of temporary paroles, often coinciding with election periods, including a 30-day parole in January 2025 before the Delhi assembly elections.
  • The Supreme Court recently declined to hear a plea challenging Singh's temporary releases, maintaining its earlier stance on the matter.
  • Judicial reviews of past cases involving Singh continue, including the Supreme Court's agreement to examine a CBI appeal in the 2002 Ranjit Singh murder case.
  • Critics have raised concerns about the political implications of Singh's paroles, questioning their timing and potential influence on electoral outcomes.