Bikram Singh Majithia Granted Bail by Supreme Court in Disproportionate Assets Case

• Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia received bail from the Supreme Court in a disproportionate assets case.
• Majithia's lawyer argued he had been in custody for 7 months and the case involved 295 witnesses, indicating a lengthy trial.
• The defense also alleged political vendetta, claiming the current case stemmed from an earlier NDPS case.
• The state government opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the case linked to "narco money" and alleged threats to officers.
• The Supreme Court noted the case relates to the Prevention of Corruption Act, not the NDPS case where Majithia already had bail, and ordered his release.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court grants bail to Bikram Singh Majithia, citing prolonged custody and no need for continued detention.