Supreme Court grants bail to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia in disproportionate assets case
The Hindu
Supreme Court grants bail to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a disproportionate assets case after seven months in custody.
The Supreme Court on Monday (February 2, 2026) granted bail to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a disproportionate assets case.
A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order while hearing Mr. Majithia’s plea challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order which denied him bail in the case.
The Supreme Court noted that Mr. Majithia is in custody in the case for last seven months.
In its December 4, 2025 order, the High Court dismissed Mr. Majithia’s bail plea, observing that the possibility of him influencing the investigation could not be ruled out.
While directing the Punjab Vigilance Bureau to complete its probe within three months, the High Court had said Mr. Majithia can thereafter seek his release on bail.
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau had arrested Mr. Majithia on June 25 last year in the disproportionate assets case that allegedly involved accumulation of ₹540 crore of wealth.
Farmers in Belagavi protest tree felling for a solar park, citing environmental damage and threats to their livelihoods.
CPI veteran R. Nallakannu, 101, is hospitalized in Chennai for evaluation after vomiting but is currently stable.
Chennai Corporation has removed over 52 lakh tonnes of waste from dumping grounds using bio-mining techniques.
February in Andhra Pradesh will see above-normal daytime temperatures, particularly in Rayalaseema and North Coastal A.P., warns IMD.
Protean eGov Technologies Begins AI-First Journey to Build Future-Ready Workforce
Explore Krishnan Srinivasan’s Kolkata Crimes, a captivating blend of mystery, culture, and intellect set in Bengal.
Congress organises night-long satyagraha in Mysuru against scrapping of MGNREGA. The event featured speeches, documentaries, and patriotic songs.
Supreme Court grants bail to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia in a disproportionate assets case after seven months in custody.
Uproar in Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi attempts to quote from former Army chief's memoir, sparking fierce opposition from BJP members.
Explore the implications of Budget 2026 on higher education and the shift towards learner-centric funding models.
Trump expresses hope for a deal with Iran amid threats of regional war following protests and escalating tensions.
A 20-year-old BITS Pilani student tragically dies by suicide, marking the sixth incident on campus in two years.
Historic 743-year-old Kalingarayan aqueduct in Erode to be demolished for a new structure due to safety concerns.