Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Whistleblower in Ram Rahim Castration Case to Testify via Video
A court in India is allowing a key witness in a case against Ram Rahim, who is accused of forcing people to be castrated, to testify from the US using video.
The witness, who is also the person who reported the case, said it would be hard to travel.
The court agreed, saying it would be too expensive and inconvenient.
The witness claims Ram Rahim had 400 followers castrated.
The court has arranged for the witness to testify safely via video, with help from the Indian government and the CBI, who are investigating the case.
A CBI court allowed a whistleblower in a castration case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh to testify via video conference from the US.
The witness, citing security concerns and logistical issues, requested the video deposition.
The court acknowledged the "extreme inconvenience" and "huge expenses" of traveling from the US.
The complainant alleges he was one of 400 sadhus forcibly castrated by Ram Rahim.
The court directed the CBI to coordinate with the MEA and Indian Consulate to ensure a secure deposition.
- Who
- A whistleblower/complainant against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, and the special CBI court.
- What
- A key witness in the alleged forcible castration case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is allowed to depose via video from the US.
- When
- The court order was passed on Friday; the next hearing date will be set after coordination with the Indian Consulate.
- Where
- Panchkula's special CBI court.
- Why
- To facilitate testimony, given travel difficulties and expenses for the witness residing in the US.
Defence
Court
Application Validity
Defence
The application for video conferencing shouldn't have been made by the witness and it prejudices his right to a fair trial.
Court
The witness has the right to file the application. The courts should facilitate justice; video conferencing is appropriate given the circumstances.
Witness's Motives
Defence
The witness is using the application as a means to secure asylum in the US.
Court
The witness's asylum eligibility in the US is a separate matter, and not a basis for denying video testimony.
- Case
- Alleged forcible castration of sadhus
- Defendant
- Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh
- Witness Location
- United States
- Court
- Special CBI court in Panchkula
- Reason for VC
- Inconvenience, expenses, and security concerns
- Allegation
- Forced castration of 400 sadhus