Archive · 5 Sep 2025
High Court Suspends Rampal's Life Sentence After 2014 Deaths
Rampal, a religious leader, was previously sentenced to spend his life in jail after a clash at his ashram resulted in the deaths of his disciples.
The High Court has now decided to let him out of jail while they review the case.
The court made this decision because he is 74 years old and has already spent over 10 years in prison.
They also stated that it was debatable how the people died.
He is now ordered not to hold any congregations.
Punjab and Haryana High Court suspended Rampal's life sentence.
Rampal was convicted in 2018 for deaths during a 2014 clash.
The court cited Rampal's age and time served in prison.
The court highlighted doubts regarding the cause of death.
Rampal is ordered not to promote mob mentality or participate in congregations.
- Who
- Self-styled godman Sant Rampal
- What
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court suspended his life sentence.
- When
- September 2, 2024
- Where
- Hisar Ashram, India
- Why
- Court cited age and time served and questioned the cause of death.
Government View
Court View
Rampal's Actions
Government View
Rampal's actions led to deaths in his ashram.
Court View
Rampal's age and time served warrant sentence suspension pending appeal.
Cause of Death
Government View
Deaths were a direct result of Rampal's actions.
Court View
Cause of death is debatable, with evidence suggesting tear gas and suffocation.
- Defendant
- Sant Rampal
- Original Sentence
- Life Imprisonment
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Incident Date
- November 19, 2014
- Incident Location
- Hisar Ashram, India
- Imprisonment Served
- 10 years, 8 months, 21 days
- Age
- 74 years old
