Patiala, Feb 3: Former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia’s departure from Nabha Jail faced a temporary setback on Tuesday due to pending administrative formalities. While the senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader was expected to walk free following a Supreme Court bail order, his legal representatives spent several hours inside the facility completing the required paperwork.
The presence of Ganieve Kaur at the jail site underscored the anticipation surrounding the leader’s return. Dozens of party loyalists, who had camped out overnight, remained at the scene as security personnel monitored the growing assembly. The legal development follows a Supreme Court decision on Monday regarding a disproportionate assets investigation, which served as the final barrier to Majithia’s freedom after earlier bail in a drug-related case.
Damanbir Sobti, representing the Akali leader, confirmed that the judiciary had rejected efforts to limit Majithia’s movements.
“The court dismissed the conditions suggested by the government to bar his entry into the state,” Sobti said. The lawyer mentioned that the legal team was simply waiting for the jail authorities to verify the documentation sent from the court.
Prison officials maintained a steady presence to ensure order as the crowd grew. The release process involves a standard verification of bail orders from multiple jurisdictions, which contributed to the late-afternoon timeline.
