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High Court Seeks State Reply on Majithia’s Anticipatory Bail Plea After Separate Cell Bid Is Denied

The bench set September 23 for the Punjab government’s response to his anticipatory‑bail petition in a case tied to a June 25 raid at his home.

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  • Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya of the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notice to the state and fixed September 23 for its reply on Bikram Singh Majithia’s anticipatory‑bail plea in a July 31 FIR alleging obstruction of a Vigilance Bureau raid.
  • A Mohali court rejected Majithia’s request for a separate cell at New Nabha Jail and directed authorities to ensure strengthened security for the Shiromani Akali Dal leader.
  • The jail order permits twice‑weekly meetings with family members and lawyers in a separate room for one‑on‑one interactions with up to 10 approved visitors.
  • The court directed the Vigilance Bureau to supply the defence with the 40,000‑page chargesheet filed on August 22 in the disproportionate assets case.
  • Investigators allege about Rs 540 crore was routed through shell and benami firms, and the Punjab Cabinet granted prosecution sanction on September 8 as Majithia remains in judicial custody after an earlier regular‑bail denial.