The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to 75-year-old Rampal, a preacher from Satlok Ashram in Barwala, Hisar district, Haryana, India, in connection with a 2014 violence case. He had been in custody since December 8, 2014, and his appeal was accepted due to his age and the lengthy trial process, which has seen only 58 out of 425 witnesses examined. The court directed Rampal not to promote any form of 'mob mentality' and to avoid participating in gatherings that could lead to disturbances. The state opposed the bail, arguing that the allegations against him are serious, including charges of attempted murder and inciting violence against law enforcement. The court set conditions for his bail, requiring him to furnish adequate surety bonds to ensure compliance with the law.