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Ram Rahim's 405 Days Out: Justice Mocked?
10 Jan
Summary
- Convicted rapist and murderer Gurmeet Ram Rahim spent 405 days outside prison.
- Haryana government's parole laws enabled frequent temporary releases.
- Victim's family questions the legitimacy of his punishment.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, convicted of rape and murder, has accumulated 405 days of freedom outside prison over the past eight years. This situation has led to accusations that the Indian judicial system is being undermined, as Ram Rahim has been granted parole a remarkable 15 times. The frequent releases are attributed to a 2022 amendment in Haryana's parole laws, which reclassified his status and allowed for these temporary absences.
The controversy is amplified by the family of murdered journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati, whose son explicitly questioned the efficacy of punishment when a convicted individual is repeatedly released. The report details the history of Ram Rahim's crimes, stemming from an anonymous letter that initiated the investigation, and recalls the violent riots that erupted following his conviction in 2017.
This repeated parole system, facilitated by the Haryana government, has become a significant point of contention. The prolonged periods outside jail raise serious questions about accountability and the perceived leniency afforded to individuals with grave convictions, leading many to believe the legal process is being manipulated.
