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Mohali Court Defers Charge Framing in Bikram Majithia Disproportionate Assets Case

Mohali Court Defers Charge Framing in Bikram Majithia Disproportionate Assets Case

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

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

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…
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