Gurmeet Ram Rahim Granted 30-Day Parole, Spending 436 Days Out of Jail
Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, out on another parole, has already spent 406 days out of jail
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been granted a 30-day parole from Sunaria Jail in Rohtak, Haryana. This marks his 16th temporary release since his conviction in 2017, accumulating approximately 436 days outside prison during his 20-year sentence for sexual assault.
- 01Gurmeet Ram Rahim has been released on parole 16 times since his conviction in August 2017.
- 02His total time spent outside prison now stands at approximately 436 days.
- 03The Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 2022, allows eligible convicts to apply for up to 70 days of parole annually.
- 04He was recently acquitted in the murder case of journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
- 05Ram Rahim's multiple convictions are classified as conspiracies, which affects his eligibility for parole.
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the leader of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been granted a 30-day parole from Sunaria Jail in Rohtak, Haryana, marking his 16th temporary release since his conviction for sexual assault in August 2017. His cumulative time spent outside prison has now reached approximately 436 days. Ram Rahim walked out of jail with minimal security arrangements, as confirmed by his advocate, Jitendra Khurana. The frequent releases are facilitated by the Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 2022, which allows eligible convicts to apply for up to 70 days of parole and 21 days of furlough each year. Additionally, Ram Rahim was recently acquitted in the murder case of journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati, further complicating the public's perception of his legal troubles. His repeated paroles have raised concerns regarding political influence and security implications.
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The frequent paroles of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh have raised concerns among local communities regarding safety and political influence.
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