Intelligence Assessment: Stalled Prosecution in High-Profile Majithia Narcotics Case Raises Systemic Concerns

Four years after the registration of a major drug trafficking case against former Shiromani Akali Dal minister Bikram Singh Majithia, investigative progress remains conspicuously absent. Despite the establishment of multiple Special Investigation Teams (SITs), authorities have failed to file a formal challan, indicating significant procedural paralysis. This case, initially registered in December 2021, serves as the foundational evidence for subsequent disproportionate assets charges—a connection underscored by the Supreme Court's recent bail grant to the accused. The prolonged inertia suggests potential systemic vulnerabilities, including investigative bottlenecks or procedural complexities that undermine judicial timelines. Analysis indicates that such delays in high-stakes narcotics prosecutions risk eroding public confidence in law enforcement efficacy and raise questions about institutional accountability. The Majithia case exemplifies challenges in translating political allegations into actionable judicial outcomes, highlighting a critical gap between initial registration and substantive legal advancement. This intelligence report concludes that the absence of prosecutorial momentum after four years warrants urgent institutional review to preserve the integrity of anti-narcotics frameworks and ensure timely justice delivery.