Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to SAD Leader in Money Laundering Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied bail to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikramjit Singh Majithia in a significant money laundering case. Arrested on June 25, Majithia's plea was dismissed due to serious allegations of illegal money transfers involving shell companies. His claims of political vendetta and prolonged detention were not sufficient to sway the court, which emphasized the gravity of the charges. The case has drawn attention to the Punjab Vigilance Bureau's actions and the political implications surrounding the arrest. Read on for more details about the court's decision and the ongoing legal proceedings.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 4, 2025, 15:15 IST

High Court Rejects Bail Application

On Thursday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed the bail plea of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikramjit Singh Majithia in connection with an alleged money laundering case. The additional advocate general, Ferry Sofat, stated that Majithia was arrested due to illegal money transfers, which formed the basis for the court's decision to reject his application. Majithia had claimed political vendetta while seeking bail, citing prolonged detention.

Details of the Arrest

According to Ferry Sofat, Majithia was apprehended on June 25 based on a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report regarding illegal money transfers through various companies. Majithia argued that the proceedings and his detention were being unnecessarily prolonged as part of a political vendetta. The court, recognizing the seriousness of the case, denied his bail application, noting the involvement of several shell companies in the money laundering transactions, which included funds transferred from Cyprus.

Background of the Case

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau had arrested the former minister under the Prevention of Corruption Act after conducting a search at his residence in Amritsar on June 25. He was subsequently brought to Mohali, where the court ordered him to be held in custody under the vigilance bureau. During the hearing of his initial bail plea on July 8, the prosecutor pointed out errors in the submitted application, leading the court to instruct that it be refiled. Following his arrest, SAD leader Daljit S Cheema criticized the security measures implemented by the Punjab government, likening them to a state of emergency.