Akali Dal Leader Bikram Singh Majithia Appears Before Mohali Court
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The top court had recently directed the Punjab Police to not arrest Bikram Singh Majithia till February 23 in a drugs case so he can undertake electioneering in the state.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Thursday appeared before a court in Mohali in connection with a drugs case, complying with the directions of the Supreme Court.
Speaking to reporters outside before entering the court premises, Mr Majithia said, "As per orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, I have appeared before the (Mohali) court".
The top court had recently directed the Punjab Police to not arrest the former Punjab minister till February 23 in a drugs case so he can undertake electioneering in the state.
A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices A S Bopanna and Hima Kohli had, however, directed Majithia to surrender before a trial court after the Punjab assembly polls on February 20.