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Rape convict Ram Rahim to come out of jail again, 21 days furlough approved

By Renu Mishra 
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Chandigarh.Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the Dera Sacha Sauda chief who was serving a sentence in a rape and murder case at Sunaria jail in Rohtak, has been granted furlough once again. This marks his seventh release since his sentencing in 2017.

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On this occasion, he has been granted a 21-day furlough. Earlier this year, prior to his birthday, he was on parole from July 20, during which he was released for a period of 30 days.Furlough is a kind of leave, in which a convicted prisoner is released from jail for a few days. The period of furlough is seen as a relief from the prisoner’s sentence and his right.

Generally this right is for prisoners sentenced for a long time. It is also given without any reason. Its purpose is to enable the prisoners to meet their families and society. But every state has different provisions regarding furlough. There is no rule for granting furlough in Uttar Pradesh.

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