In 2006, he purportedly made disparaging remarks against Arya Samaj founder Swami Dayanand Saraswati. His followers clashed with angry Arya Samajis, ensuing in the death of one person. This is when Rampal's legal woes started .
He was arrested along with 24 others, but was let off on bail. He then shifted base to Hisar
Since getting bail, 63-year-old Rampal has refused to reply to court order and the ashram's spokesperson claimed that he wasn't even at the ashram and had been taken to an undisclosed location for treatment as he is unwell.
So far, Rampal, who faces contempt of court, murder and attempt to murder cases in various courts, has skipped hearings 42 times.
