Amritpal Singh, the Lok Sabha MP from Khadoor Sahib currently lodged in Assam’s Dibrugarh Jail, has received significant relief. The court has granted him one-day interim bail to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mata Charan Kaur. In addition to Amritpal, his uncle Harjit Singh has been granted three days of interim bail, and Sukhman has been granted two days.
A petition for three days of interim bail was filed in court by the MP’s legal team. Following a hearing in the court of the Additional Sessions Judge, the order was issued, taking into account the family-related and humanitarian circumstances. The lawyers argued that even those detained in connection with serious cases have the right to participate in family events.
Amritpal Singh’s lawyer, Karamvir Singh, stated that they would request the court to modify the dates of the interim bail. Given the short notice, it is difficult to reach Dibrugarh and complete the necessary formalities by the 14th; therefore, a request will be made to extend the bail period until November 17.
Limited to the funeral rites
The funeral is scheduled for November 14, in accordance with family and religious customs, and the permission has been granted specifically for this purpose. Following this, the immersion of ashes and the commencement of the ‘Sri Akhand Path Sahib’ (continuous recitation of the Guru Granth Sahib) are scheduled for November 15, while the ‘Bhog’ (concluding ceremony) and final prayers (‘Antim Ardas’) are set for November 17. The request for relief was presented to the court with this timeline in mind. The lawyers argued that the MP’s presence is essential during this difficult time for his family. With the legal formalities now complete, the path is clear for him to be released from jail and participate in all religious events. This marks the second time Amritpal will be released from jail; the first instance was when he was granted a one-day reprieve to take his oath following his election as a Member of Parliament.
