Nabha (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia was released from Nabha Jail on Tuesday following the Supreme Court’s order granting him bail in a disproportionate assets case, marking a significant political development in Punjab.
Majithia, who had been lodged in the jail for the past seven months in connection with the case, walked out after formalities were completed. His release triggered a large gathering of party supporters and workers outside the jail premises, who welcomed the senior SAD leader with slogans and celebrations.
Majithia Thanks Supporters, Cites Sikh History
Addressing supporters and the media after his release, Majithia thanked Guru Sahib and the Sahibzaade, saying their courage in the face of oppression inspired him to continue on what he described as a difficult but truthful path.
“I thank Guru Sahib and the Sahibzaade, who did not bow before Aurangzeb. Their sacrifice teaches us that fighting an oppressive government is never easy, but we must keep moving forward on the path of truth,” Majithia said.
Supreme Court Grants Bail
On Monday, a Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta granted bail to the former Punjab MLA in the disproportionate assets case. The court observed that Majithia had already been granted bail in an earlier NDPS case in 2022, and that the Punjab government’s appeal against that bail order was dismissed in 2025.
The bench also noted that the alleged disproportionate assets relate to the period between 2006 and 2017, while the FIR was registered much later, in 2025. Considering these circumstances, along with the length of custody, the apex court decided to grant him bail.
Case Background
The case against Majithia was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, alleging that he amassed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income, estimated to exceed ₹540 crore. He was arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
In December last year, the Punjab and Haryana High Court had rejected his bail plea, citing the possibility that he could influence the investigation if released. Subsequently, the Supreme Court agreed to hear his plea and granted him bail, noting that he had already spent seven months in custody.
Majithia’s release is expected to have political ramifications in Punjab, particularly ahead of upcoming electoral battles, with SAD leaders terming the development a victory for justice.
