Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bikram Singh Majithia Three-Week Bail Extension | Update on Disproportionate Assets Case
Bikram Singh Majithia, a senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), currently in judicial custody, has been given a three-week extension by the Punjab and Haryana High Court to amend his bail plea challenging his arrest in a case related to disproportionate assets.
Background:
Bikram Singh Majithia, a key leader of SAD, is currently in judicial custody amid legal battles related to his arrest under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Following a search operation at his residence in Amritsar, he was brought to Mohali and later lodged in New Nabha Jail.
Recent Developments:
Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted Majithia three weeks to amend his bail application after the original submission had errors. His custody timeline has been extended multiple times in connection with various cases including money laundering.
Political Reactions:
Majithia's arrest has sparked criticism from SAD leaders accusing the Punjab government of vendetta politics and using state machinery for political targeting, drawing comparisons to the Emergency era.