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High Court Orders Punjab to Show Grounds for Denying Parole to MP Amritpal Singh, Sets December 8 Hearing

Judges will review the record to assess whether the state lawfully used its discretion under the National Security Act.

Overview

  • Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the state to file the foundational material behind its refusal to let the Khadoor Sahib MP attend the Winter Session.
  • Amritpal Singh, detained under the NSA in Dibrugarh since April 2023, sought temporary release under Section 15 to discharge parliamentary duties.
  • His counsel called the rejection order cryptic and proposed custody parole with strict conditions or permission to participate remotely.
  • The Union’s Additional Solicitor General told the court there is no provision allowing MPs to attend parliamentary proceedings virtually.
  • State counsel opposed any platform for the MP, citing grave security risks and referencing serious allegations, as the court listed the matter for December 8.