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Amritpal Singh's Parole Petition Hearing Held in Amritsar Court
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 03:31 PM
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The court in Amritsar heard the parole petition of MP Amritpal Singh, the leader of 'Waris Punjab De', on Thursday.
On Thursday, the Amritsar court heard the parole petition filed by MP Amritpal Singh, the chief of the political group 'Waris Punjab De'.
Singh, who has been convicted in a criminal case, seeks release from custody pending appeal. The petition argues that his continued detention hampers his duties as a parliamentarian.
The judge directed the Punjab government to submit a response within 24 hours, stressing that the matter requires prompt attention. The court also noted that Singh is scheduled to attend his grandmother's last rites, adding urgency to the decision.
No decision has been announced yet, and the case will be revisited after the government replies.
Singh, who has been convicted in a criminal case, seeks release from custody pending appeal. The petition argues that his continued detention hampers his duties as a parliamentarian.
The judge directed the Punjab government to submit a response within 24 hours, stressing that the matter requires prompt attention. The court also noted that Singh is scheduled to attend his grandmother's last rites, adding urgency to the decision.
No decision has been announced yet, and the case will be revisited after the government replies.