Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia skipped a summons from a Punjab Police special investigation team, with his lawyer arguing the order violated Supreme Court instructions, hindi.theprint.in reported. The SIT had ordered Majithia to appear at the Punjab Police lines in Patiala on that date in connection with a 2021 narcotics case.
Supreme Court orders Punjab government to conclude drug probe
Arshdeep Singh Kler, counsel for Majithia, appeared at the Patiala police line instead of his client to challenge the legality of the summons. Kler stated that the Supreme Court had questioned the Punjab government on March 4, 2025, regarding why the investigation into the 2021 drug case remained uncompleted after nearly five years. According to the defense, the apex court directed the state government to conclude the probe by March 18, 2025.
The legal proceedings stem from a case registered against Majithia on December 20, 2021. Authorities filed the charges under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act during the tenure of the Congress government led by then-Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Majithia Investigation
Why did Bikram Singh Majithia miss the October 5 summons?
Majithia skipped the October 5 appearance after his legal team argued that the SIT’s summons directly violated instructions issued by the Supreme Court regarding the timeline of the 2021 drug investigation.
What specific legal act applies to the charges against Majithia?
The Punjab Police registered the case against Majithia on December 20, 2021, under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
What deadline did the Supreme Court set for the case probe?
The Supreme Court asked the Punjab government on March 4, 2025, why the investigation took five years and ordered the state to complete the probe by March 18, 2025.
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