In a significant development, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has approved the prosecution of disgraced Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the high-profile 2015 sacrilege cases. This decision marks a major step forward in the long-running legal battle surrounding the alleged desecration of religious scriptures in Punjab.
The move comes on the heels of a crucial Supreme Court ruling last week that lifted a stay imposed on the 2015 case trial by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. This paved the way for Punjab to proceed with its investigation and potential prosecution of Ram Rahim.
The Supreme Court bench, consisting of Justices BR Gavai and KV Vishwanathan, issued the order on October 18, clearing the path for Punjab to pursue its legal action against Ram Rahim. The bench has also directed Ram Rahim to file a response to the charges within four weeks.
This development has rekindled the spotlight on the 2015 sacrilege cases, which have been a source of significant social and political tension in Punjab. The allegations against Ram Rahim and the subsequent legal proceedings have sparked widespread protests and calls for justice.
The Punjab government’s decision to approve prosecution signals a renewed commitment to bringing the perpetrators of the sacrilege incidents to justice. This move is likely to have significant ramifications for the ongoing legal proceedings and could potentially lead to further developments in the case.