The Supreme Court has sought responses on a plea challenging the quashing of a corruption case against Congress leader and former Punjab minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu. The petition alleges tender irregularities and bribery in the Punjab Food Grains Transport Policy, 2020–2021.
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.