The Dera had approached the apex court last Friday after the Akal Takht, the highest religious body of Sikhs, served an ultimatum to the Punjab government to close down all Deras in the state by May 27.
The cases relate to the murder of a Sirsa-based journalist Ram Chander Chatterpatti and Dera Manager Ranjit Singh besides other related cases.
Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has apologised for dressing up like Guru Gobind Singh.
"We are trying to simplify the draft statement which we will telephonically discuss with the Sikh leaders", he said.
Swami Agnivesh speaks about the Dera-Sikh standoff, which he is attempting to resolve.
The Sikh high priests have also demanded that Ram Rahim tender an unqualified apology for wearing clothes similar to that of the tenth Guru Gobind Singh.
Agnivesh said Sant Gurmit Ram Raheem Singh should tender an 'open hearted apology' if the situation is to improve in Punjab and other states.
As the Sikh's highest temporal seat gave an ultimatum to the Punjab government to close down the Deras by May 27, it rejected the regret expressed by Dera head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
Watch the Rockstar Baba's latest film only if you need some comic relief, warns Prasanna D Zore.
Honeypreet Insan's former husband also claimed that the self-styled godman used to organise a 'Bigg Boss'-like show in his secret cave involving couples.
The first magazine issues of the year are out on stands and we want to know who your favourite is!
Vineet Kumar had changed several hard disks before the search operation at its headquarters in Sirsa.
The hits and misses of the week.
The Punjab government on Saturday decided to put a ban on the screening of the controversial movie 'Messenger of God' featuring Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh, in apprehension of breach of peace.
The advocates will be permitted to remain present at the time of pronouncement of judgment.
A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.
Kareena Kapoor is all set to play an expecting mum in Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine.
The $10.5 billion arms and equipment deal helped to arrest the recent drift in the 'special and privileged' strategic partnership, observes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).
A debt-stressed farmer, who recently met Rahul Gandhi and told him about agrarian problems, on Wednesday allegedly committed suicide by consuming poisonous substance.
"Why should I bind myself? I should say I am a responsible nuclear power and I will not use it irresponsibly. This is my (personal) thinking," Parrikar said replying to a question as he explained the need to be unpredictable in warfare strategy.
After censor board chief Leela Samson, another board member Ira Bhaskar has decided to resign over the state of affairs in the running of the statutory body.
The water also washed away his children's wedding photographs. They were priceless.
He went on a road trip from Dharamsala to Kaza.
Asian Games gold medallist Sudha Singh failed to qualify for the women's 3000m steeplechase final round as she finished a disappointing 12th in the heats in the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Moscow on Saturday.
The premises of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's sect is spread over 800 acres and houses educational institutions, markets, hospital, stadium, recreational areas and houses.
MSG 2 is a bizarre experience, says Raja Sen.
The government said it will also give Rs five million to silver medal winners and Rs 2.5 million for bronze.
'J P Dutta's clownish treatment of history and hard-earned triumph demeans the efforts and sacrifices of real-life martyrs and bravehearts with its pompous ideas of valour, clunky writing and a cadre of lacklustre actors,' says Sukanya Verma.
Looking at the star arrivals for the Filmfare pre-awards party.
The hits and misses of the week.
As a book offering "dramatised biography" of Congress President Sonia Gandhi hit stands in India, the party on Friday asserted it could take legal action if the contents of the book were "objectionable".
Honeypreet stood in the courtroom with folded hands and pleaded innocence with tears in her eyes.
Like every year, the Iftar party was a grand affair.
You'll come out laughing till your sides hurt, promises Sukanya Verma.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Centre asked Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana governments to tighten security as the three states have a large number of followers of Asaram.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
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