Supreme Court Intervention Secures Release of SAD Leader Bikram Majithia After 224-Day Incarceration

In a significant judicial development, former Punjab minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia has been released from Nabha Jail following 224 days of detention. The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Majithia on Monday in connection with a high-profile disproportionate assets case valued at approximately ₹540 crore. Concurrently, a Mohali court dismissed an application filed by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau seeking to impose travel restrictions and social media prohibitions on the politician. This dual legal outcome marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing investigation, potentially altering the political landscape in Punjab ahead of key electoral cycles. Analysts note that Majithia's release could reinvigorate SAD's organizational structure while testing the enforcement capabilities of state agencies. The case continues to underscore the complex interplay between legal accountability, political influence, and judicial oversight in India's federal system.