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Pastor Bajinder Singh Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in 2018 Rape Case

A Mohali court has sentenced the self-styled pastor to life imprisonment until death, marking a significant legal outcome in a case that began with a 2018 complaint in Zirakpur.

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Bajinder Singh, a self-styled pastor from Punjab.
A Mohali court on Tuesday sentenced self-styled pastor, Bajinder Singh, 42, to life imprisonment until death in a rape case registered against him in Zirakpur town in 2018. (HT file photo)
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Overview

  • Bajinder Singh was convicted under Sections 376 (rape), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code.
  • The case originated from a 2018 complaint by a woman in Zirakpur, who alleged sexual assault and threats involving an obscene video.
  • Five co-accused individuals in the case were acquitted, while Singh was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole or release.
  • Singh, who led the Church of Glory and Wisdom, has denied the allegations, claiming the victim sought his help for spiritual issues.
  • Investigations into separate allegations of sexual harassment and assault against Singh, including a February 2025 case in Kapurthala, remain ongoing.