Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Granted 15th Parole
Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the leader of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been given parole 15 times since he was sent to jail in 2017.
He is serving life in prison for murder and 20 years for rape.
His latest parole is for 40 days to attend a religious event.
Some people think this is unfair because he has spent a lot of time outside jail.
Others say it's okay because he follows the rules.
The court has said that parole decisions should be made by the right authorities.
Some people who were hurt by Ram Rahim feel this is not fair.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim, Dera Sacha Sauda chief, granted 15th parole for 40 days.
Parole approved to attend the birth anniversary of the Dera’s second head, Shah Satnam Singh.
Ram Rahim has spent over 400 days out of jail on parole since 2017.
Critics question the timing of paroles, often coinciding with political events.
High Court directed that parole decisions should be made by competent authorities.
- Who
- Gurmeet Ram Rahim, Dera Sacha Sauda chief
- What
- Granted 15th parole for 40 days
- When
- Recent parole approved for January 25, 2025
- Where
- Sunaria jail, Rohtak, Haryana
- Why
- To attend the birth anniversary celebration of the Dera’s second head, Shah Satnam Singh
- Name
- Gurmeet Ram Rahim
- Organization
- Dera Sacha Sauda
- Current Sentence
- Life imprisonment for murder, 20 years for rape
- Total Parole Days
- Over 400 days since 2017
- Recent Parole Duration
- 40 days
- Reason for Recent Parole
- Attend religious event
- Jail Location
- Sunaria jail, Rohtak, Haryana
- High Court Directive
- Parole decisions to be made by competent authorities
