Ram Rahim Singh appeals in high court for shorter jail term

The self-styled godman has prayed for a lesser sentence and the Punjab and Haryana High Court is likely to hear Ram Rahim's appeal next week.

On August 28, the Special CBI court in



Panchkula sentenced the controversial Dera chief to 20 years in jail - 10 years each for two counts of rape. The sentencing was two days after the court held him guilty of raping two female Dera followers in a 15-year-old case.

Today's development comes days after the two women raped by Ram Rahim singh approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, praying that the Dera chief's punishment be extended to a life term.