28 August 2017, 19:50 PM
He said both sentences will run consecutively for a total of 20 years in jail for the Dera chief.
Singh also fined him Rs 15 lakh in each of the two cases, of which Rs 14 lakh each would go to the two victims who were part of his sect.
28 August 2017, 19:50 PM
CBI Judge Jagdeep Singh pronounced two sentences of 10 years rigorous imprisonment in each of the two cases that date back to 2002, said defence lawyer SK Garg Narwana.
28 August 2017, 18:50 PM
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after his conviction in two rape cases.
28 August 2017, 18:44 PM
Judge has slapped Rs 15 lakh fine each in two cases and Rs 14 lakh each to be paid to both victims, says Ram Rahim Singh's lawyer.
28 August 2017, 18:31 PM
We will read the judgement in detail and will definitely appeal in higher courts, Ram Rahim Singh's lawyer.
28 August 2017, 18:03 PM
Safe passage has been given to people inside Dera to leave peacefully; If court orders sealing of complex then it will be done, says DIG SSB.
28 August 2017, 17:34 PM
Curfew to be imposed in Punjab 's Barnala from 9 pm today till 9 am tomorrow, says Harjeet Singh, SSP Barnala.
28 August 2017, 17:30 PM
Please be assured that no guilty will be spared during violence probe - AS Dhillon, IG.
28 August 2017, 17:28 PM
We were planned for Friday like situation. Everything is normal in the state - IG Hisar.
28 August 2017, 17:23 PM
Working to identify those who were behind instigation of violence - Haryana Police.
28 August 2017, 17:08 PM
There are still more than 1000 people inside the Dera, but numbers have come down significantly, says Haryana Police.
28 August 2017, 16:59 PM
BSP chief Mayawati asks why the Haryana government has not been dismissed after violence by Dera followers.
"Had there been any honesty and truth in what the prime minister stated in his 'Mann ki Baat' yesterday, the Manohar Lal Khattar government would have been dismissed by now after the stern view taken by the Punjab and Haryana High Court," she says in a statement.
28 August 2017, 16:57 PM
Environment peaceful after announcement of sentence and given adequate security arrangement no untoward incident will happen, says Barnala SP.
28 August 2017, 16:57 PM
Court has set an example that no one can escape the law, says Baba Ramdev.
28 August 2017, 16:45 PM
"People did not agree when we said Ram Rahim Singh is involved in objectionable activities. Happy court proved it today," Anshul Chhatrapati told ANI.
28 August 2017, 16:30 PM
Satisfactory, been saying since long Ram Rahim Singh is enemy of our society, says Anshul Chhatrapati, son of slain journalist who exposed Dera.
28 August 2017, 16:14 PM
Following Ram Rahim Singh's sentencing in rape case, Army conducts flag march in Haryana's Sirsa.
28 August 2017, 16:00 PM
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been fined with Rs 50,000, 10,000 and 5,000 for three different cases.
28 August 2017, 15:50 PM
This (sentence) must be accepted by the people and peace must prevail: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh #RamRahimSingh pic.twitter.com/Arp3bJ0uQV
— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2017
28 August 2017, 15:48 PM
Talking to ANI, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said,"There is total normalcy, our forces are on their toes. Will not let any untoward incident happen."
28 August 2017, 15:47 PM
Post-sentencing, Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh refused to move from the courtroom, being forcefully removed by security personnel.
28 August 2017, 15:46 PM
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar called for emergency meeting post sentencing of rapist Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh.
28 August 2017, 15:42 PM
After being awarded 10-year-jail term, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh undergoing medical examination. Later on, he will be given a jail uniform and will be allotted a cell in the prison.
28 August 2017, 15:28 PM
Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh awarded 10-year jail term
28 August 2017, 15:27 PM
Extra forces deployed outside the court, media persons asked to be on standby.
28 August 2017, 15:26 PM
"I appeal to Dera followers to peacefully abide by the judgement today," urges Dera chairperson Vipassana Insaan.
28 August 2017, 15:21 PM
Minutes before the verdict, 2 cars set on fire by Dera supporters in Phoolka area of Haryana's Sirsa.
28 August 2017, 15:10 PM
CBI Judge Jagdeep Singh starts reading the verdict in 15-year-old rape case, calls for complete silence.
28 August 2017, 15:08 PM
Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh breaks down and asked for forgiveness with folded hands from CBI judge Jagdeep Singh.
28 August 2017, 14:52 PM
As per the reports, nine people including rape convict self-styled godman Ram Rahim Singh are present in the makeshift courtroom. Hearing underway
28 August 2017, 14:51 PM
The defence argued that Dera chief Ram Rahim Singh is a social worker who has worked for the welfare of people, so the judge should take a lenient view and give him minimum sentence.
28 August 2017, 14:48 PM
CBI demands maximum sentence for Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in 15-year-old rape case.
28 August 2017, 14:37 PM
Court proceedings begin. Special CBI Judge Jagdeep Singh has allotted 10 minutes each to both sides (prosecution and defence) to put forward their arguments.
28 August 2017, 14:33 PM
Lawyers from both sides present inside Rohtak's makeshift court. Hearing begins.
28 August 2017, 14:23 PM
Ahead of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's sentencing, power and broadband services have been snapped at Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa, Haryana.
28 August 2017, 14:14 PM
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's lawyer, SK Garg Narwana said that they will appeal for minimum punishment.
28 August 2017, 14:13 PM
Police patrolling in Rohtak ahead of the quantum of sentence hearing of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh.
28 August 2017, 13:59 PM
Ram Rahim's defence lawyer SK Narwana has arrived in the makeshift court inside the premises of Rohtak Jail, ahead of quantum of sentence hearing
28 August 2017, 13:18 PM
As rape convict Ram Rahim has complained of uneasiness last night, civil surgeon Dr Deepa has reportedly gone into Rohtak jail premises followed by an ambulance, says report.
28 August 2017, 13:10 PM
Special CBI judge Jagdeep Singh reached Rohtak's Sunaria Jail, court proceedings to begin at 2:30 PM.
28 August 2017, 12:14 PM
High-level meeting on the security situation in Punjab and Haryana ends. Officials have been directed to continuously monitor the situation, claims ANI report.
28 August 2017, 11:59 AM
Spl CBI judge leaves from Panchkula,expected to reach Rohtak within 40 min.Court proceedings at Sonaria jail to begin at 2:30 #RamRahimSingh pic.twitter.com/l2QDYFdUoS
— ANI (@ANI) August 28, 2017
28 August 2017, 11:55 AM
Court proceedings at Sonaria jail to begin at 2:30 PM
28 August 2017, 11:54 AM
Special CBI Court Judge Jagdeep Singh left Panchkula, to reach Rohtak within 40 minutes.
28 August 2017, 11:04 AM
As per the reports of TV channels, CBI judge Jagdeep Singh to arrive at Sonaria jail at 11.30 AM.
28 August 2017, 11:04 AM
Flag march being conducted by police and Rapid Action Force in Barnala ahead of rape convict Dera Chief's sentencing.
28 August 2017, 11:02 AM
Ahead of Ram Rahim Singh's sentencing, a high-level meeting is underway at North Block to discuss security situation in Punjab. Home Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, Home Secy, Director IB and other Home Ministry officials present at the meet.
28 August 2017, 10:42 AM
The Haryana police have been asked to watch out for code word 'Paudharopan' ( plantation), which the Dera supporters used on Friday to announce that devastation had to be caused.
28 August 2017, 10:36 AM
While talking to ANI, Navdeep Singh Virk, IGP Rohtak Range said that the police have recovered around 100 objectionable items including batons from Sonipat's Bahalgarh Dera.
"Objectionable items were kept hidden in fields, interrogation underway," Virk added.
28 August 2017, 10:35 AM
If reports are to be believed, rape convict self-styled godman Ram Rahim Singh has been suffering from bouts of diabetes since yesterday.
