The Supreme Court refused to hear Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s plea challenging his detention under the National Security Act, 1980. The Bench directed him to approach the jurisdictional High Court, which must decide the case within six weeks.
Today, On 10th May, Amritpal Singh, a a prominent figure, seeks temporary release from Dibrugarh Jail in Assam to run for the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. The High Court is expected to review the request before the May 14 nomination deadline. Singh’s legal team cites his citizenship and eligibility to contest as grounds for the release. The court is considering legal precedents and potential implications on public safety.
