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09 Jan

Majithia Aide Arrested, Police Secure Two-Day Remand

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Chandigarh, January 9, 2026— Following the arrest of senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, Punjab Police have now arrested one of his close associates in connection with the same case. According to information, the police have taken into custody Davinder Verka, who had been serving as a sewadar at Majithia’s Amritsar residence for the past several years.Davinder Verka was produced before a court, which granted the police a two-day remand for further questioning.As per officials, Verka has been arrested in a case registered for allegedly obstructing the functioning of the Vigilance Bureau at the time of Majithia’s arrest.…

23 Dec

Mohali Court Defers Charge Framing in Bikram Majithia Disproportionate Assets Case

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Mohali (Punjab): A Mohali court on Tuesday heard proceedings in the disproportionate assets case against Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia but deferred the framing of charges. The court indicated that the process is likely to be taken up next year, in 2026, and fixed January 3 as the next date of hearing. The Vigilance Bureau had submitted the challan in the case on August 22, presenting an extensive chargesheet exceeding 40,000 pages. The documents, carried to the court in four trunks, list more than 200 witnesses cited by the investigating agency. Majithia was arrested…

19 Dec

Supreme Court to Hear Majithia’s Bail Plea in Disproportionate Assets Case, Declines Interim Relief

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New Delhi, December 19, 2025: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea filed by Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s decision denying him bail in a disproportionate assets case.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and N V Anjaria issued notice to the Punjab government and fixed the matter for hearing on January 19. The court, however, refused to grant Majithia interim bail at this stage.Majithia had approached the apex court after the Punjab and Haryana High Court, on December 4, rejected his bail application, citing the possibility that he…

01 Nov

Governor Approves Prosecution of Ex-Minister Bikram Singh Majithia in Rs 700-Crore Corruption Case

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Chandigarh: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has approved the prosecution of former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) minister Bikram Singh Majithia in a corruption case registered by the Vigilance Bureau. The sanction, granted under Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, follows the Punjab cabinet’s recommendation made on September 8.The case accuses Majithia of amassing assets worth over ₹700 crore, allegedly disproportionate to his known income by nearly 1,200 percent. Investigators claim these assets were acquired through the laundering of ₹540 crore tied to a 2013 drug trafficking network.Majithia, a three-time MLA from Majitha, was arrested on June 25 after…

18 Aug

Majithia to Stay in Custody as Bail Denied in Disproportionate Assets Case

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Chandigarh, August 18, 2025: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia suffered a setback today after a local court rejected his bail plea in the disproportionate assets case.Majithia, arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau in June, faces allegations of holding benami land and undisclosed properties far beyond his known income. He will remain in judicial custody as the trial continues.While the Akali Dal has termed the case “political vendetta,” the state government insists it is part of its wider anti-corruption campaign.

10 Aug

Punjab CM Mann Vows Crackdown on Drug Smugglers, Says No Special Jail Treatment

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Dhuri (Sangrur), August 10, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday issued a tough warning to drug smugglers during his visit to Dhuri constituency, making it clear that political connections will no longer act as a shield against the law. While he refrained from taking any names, his statement was widely interpreted as a veiled attack on senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia.“If anyone is found responsible for pushing the youth of Punjab towards drugs, they will face the consequences. On the basis of evidence, they will be sent directly to jail,” Mann asserted. Adding a sarcastic twist,…

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…