Majithia Arrest Row: Is Political Vendetta Behind ₹540 Crore Drug Case FIR?

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 03:The Punjab and Haryana High Court will hear Bikram Singh Majithia’s plea on July 4. It will be challenging his arrest in a ₹540 crore drug-linked disproportionate assets case. Majithia is a top Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader. He was sent to vigilance remand by a Mohali court. His lawyers claim the arrest violated legal rules and was politically motivated. The court has directed for the latest remand order to be placed on record. His counsel stated that fresh arguments would be made based on that remand copy in the next hearing.

Fresh Arrest Sparks Legal Battle

Majithia’s arrest happened on June 25, and he was sent to a seven-day remand. This was extended by four more days. The Vigilance Bureau claims the arrest is part of a new FIR showing that ₹540 crore was laundered through illegal routes, allegedly involving “drug money.” His lawyers called this a misuse of police powers. They stated that the investigating agency failed to give solid evidence and only presented vague claims about his influence and foreign links. Majithia’s arrest has brought legal attention across political circles in Punjab.

Past Drug Case Still Active

The current FIR stems from the 2021 drug case in which Majithia was previously arrested under the NDPS Act. That action was based on a 2018 Special Task Force report. He had already spent over five months in Patiala jail and was released on bail by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in August 2022. The same allegations were earlier presented before the Supreme Court, which had refused custodial interrogation. This history is now being used in his defence, questioning the need for a new arrest under the same matter.

Majithia Claims Political Witch-Hunt

Majithia, in his petition to the High Court, stated that the arrest is part of a political vendetta. He claimed that the FIR and remand were made only to harass him for criticising the current government. He added that the process ignored legal procedures and lacked urgency or proper grounds. The plea questioned the way remand was approved and called it an attempt to tarnish his public image. He is now seeking relief from the court to stop what he calls "abuse of law and misuse of power."

High Court To Hear Arguments On July 4

Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya has fixed July 4 as the next date to hear the matter. The case will focus on whether the arrest and remand were legally valid or done in bad faith. Majithia’s legal team will argue that the remand should be quashed. With the Vigilance Bureau holding its ground and Majithia claiming political revenge, all eyes are now on the High Court’s decision. The case has raised big questions about legal fairness, political rivalry, and the right to liberty in high-profile arrests.