HC reserves judgement on bail cancellation of Rampal

A division bench of the court had suo moto taken up the issue of cancellation of bail on November 10

Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Nov 18 2014 | 2:13 PM IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today reserved its judgement on the cancellation of bail of controversial 'godman' Rampal in connection with a murder case registered against him in 2006.

A division bench of the court had suo moto taken up the issue of cancellation of bail on November 10 when Rampal failed to appear in a contempt case.

The bench comprising justices M Jeyapaul and Darshan Singh reserved the judgement after hearing the defence, the state and amicus curiae.

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Rampal is on bail in connection with a case of murder registered in 2006 after a clash at his ashram at Kainthola in Rohtak district. Rampal faces charges of conspiracy in connection with the 2006 incident.

The self-styled 'godman' has failed to appear before the high court on three dates - November 5, November 10 and November 17.

The high court had yesterday issued a fresh non-bailable warrant (NBW) for November 21 against Rampal after he failed to appear in a contempt case.

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First Published: Nov 18 2014 | 1:52 PM IST

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