A Mohali court has dismissed Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia’s bail plea in the disproportionate assets case linked to laundering of Rs 540 crore “drug money.” Prosecutor Ferry Sofat said the plea was rejected due to the ongoing probe and serious nature of offences.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court will hear Bikram Majithia’s plea on July 4, contesting his arrest linked to a Rs 540 crore drug money case. He claims political vendetta, arguing his arrest violates legal procedures and lacks substantial evidence. Majithia seeks to quash the remand order and protect his rights.
The Supreme Court of India today granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) additional time to respond to suspended bureaucrat Ranu Sahu’s bail request in the Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam case. Sahu, facing charges related to misusing her position for personal gain, awaits the ED’s comprehensive reply as the hearing is rescheduled for next week.
