Bikram Singh Majithia Archives

08 Aug

Bikram Singh Majithia Bail Hearing Adjourned; Next Session on August 11

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Chandigarh, August 8, 2025 — The bail proceedings of senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia will resume on Monday, August 11, after Friday’s hearing concluded without a verdict. The session lasted over two-and-a-half hours, with both prosecution and defence presenting detailed arguments before the court decided to adjourn.Majithia’s case stems from his June 25, 2025 arrest by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau following coordinated raids at nearly 25 locations, including his Amritsar residence. He is accused of amassing assets disproportionate to his declared income and allegedly having links to a ₹540 crore drug-money laundering…

06 Aug

Majithia’s Bail Verdict Deferred Again, Next Hearing Scheduled for August 7

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Mohali — Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, currently in jail over a disproportionate assets case, will remain behind bars for now as a Mohali court on Tuesday postponed its ruling on his bail plea.This marks the sixth time Majithia has approached the court seeking bail, but once again, no immediate relief was granted. The court has listed the matter for further hearing on Wednesday, August 7, when a decision is expected.Majithia, a prominent political figure in Punjab, has been in judicial custody for several months. Alongside his bail plea, he has also filed a request for a change…

02 Jul

Majithia’s Vigilance Remand Extended by Four Days in Disproportionate Assets Case

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Chandigarh, July 2, 2025:The vigilance remand of senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, arrested in connection with a disproportionate assets case, has been extended by four more days. The decision came after vigilance officials presented new evidence and crucial findings before the court.According to vigilance officials, the investigation has uncovered significant illegal assets linked to Majithia. These include benami (proxy-held) properties, suspicious financial transactions, and other economic activities under scrutiny.Vigilance authorities informed the court that they require further custodial interrogation of Majithia based on these fresh pieces of evidence, necessitating additional remand.Over the next four days, the…

18 Mar

Bikram Singh Majithia Faces 8 Hours of Questioning by SIT for Second Day in Drug Racket Case

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Patiala, March 18: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the Punjab government questioned Bikram Singh Majithia for the second day straight in the high-profile drug racket case. Majithia appeared before the SIT, led by DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, at the police lines at 11:00 AM and left around 6:30 PM.After the session, Majithia told reporters that he had urged the SIT to conclude the investigation as per the court's instructions by either filing a closure report or presenting a charge sheet. He accused the SIT of deliberately delaying the investigation to harass him. Majithia said he was complying…

17 Mar

Bikram Singh Majithia Interrogated for 8 Hours in Drug Case, Summoned Again

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Chandigarh, March 17, 2025 - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia faced an intense eight-hour interrogation today by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Punjab Police in connection with a 2021 drug case. The questioning took place at the Patiala Police Lines, and the SIT has summoned Majithia for further questioning on Tuesday.Supreme Court's Directive Leads to InterrogationThe Supreme Court had ordered Majithia to cooperate with the investigation, directing him to appear before the SIT on March 17, 2025, at 11 am at their headquarters in Patiala. This directive came as part of ongoing efforts to investigate…