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Journalist murder case: Court acquits Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder case, overturning a 2019 life sentence. While the Dera Sacha Sauda chief was acquitted, three other accused had their convictions upheld. The court's decision came after an appeal challenging the CBI's investigation and evidence.

6 Mar, 12:53 — 8 Mar, 10:02
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hinduMostly Factual46d ago

Dera Sacha Sauda chief acquitted in journalist murder case

The court acquitted the Dera chief more than seven years after he was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual45d ago

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in journalist murder case

Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the 2002 murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, overturning a life sentence. Ram Rahim remains jailed for rape convictions, and his family plans to challenge the acquittal in the Supreme Court.

By AJAY SURA

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual45d ago

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh cleared of 2002 journalist murder case

The dera head, along with three others, was convicted in the case and sentenced to life imprisonment by a special CBI court in Panchkula in January 2019.

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ndtvMostly Factual46d ago

Rape Convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Acquitted In 2002 Journalist Murder Case

This is the second time the high court has acquitted Ram Rahim Singh in a high-profile 2002 murder case linked to the Dera.

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