On Wednesday (10th April): The Punjab government informed the Supreme Court that it will temporarily suspend the trial of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in a 2015 drug case. Khaira filed a plea challenging his arrest, which was initially deemed lawful. The court adjourned the matter for four weeks, with the government assuring that the trial will not proceed until the next hearing.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in a drug case under the NDPS Act. The Supreme Court upheld this decision, questioning the timing and nature of the charges against Khaira. This ruling sets a significant legal precedent and raises concerns about procedural aspects in criminal trials in India.
