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Crime
Former Punjab Minister Majithia Served Final Challan in Assets-Exceeding-Income Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 02:03 PM
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A final challan has been served to former Punjab minister Majithia in a case alleging that his assets exceed his known income, authorities said.
Mohali, Punjab – The enforcement authorities in Mohali have served a final challan to former state minister Majithia in connection with a case that alleges his declared assets surpass his legitimate income. The notice, issued under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, demands a response from the former minister within the stipulated legal timeframe.
According to the filing, investigators have compiled evidence suggesting a discrepancy between Majithia's known sources of income and the total value of his movable and immovable assets. The case, which has been under investigation for several months, now moves to the next procedural stage with the final challan, indicating that the authorities consider the matter sufficiently substantiated to proceed.
Legal experts note that a final challan is a formal step that can lead to prosecution if the respondent fails to provide a satisfactory explanation or evidence of legitimate earnings. The former minister has not yet commented publicly on the allegations or the issuance of the challan.
The development adds to a series of high‑profile corruption probes in Punjab, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of public officials' financial disclosures. The matter will be heard in the appropriate court, where the final determination will depend on the evidence presented by both sides.
According to the filing, investigators have compiled evidence suggesting a discrepancy between Majithia's known sources of income and the total value of his movable and immovable assets. The case, which has been under investigation for several months, now moves to the next procedural stage with the final challan, indicating that the authorities consider the matter sufficiently substantiated to proceed.
Legal experts note that a final challan is a formal step that can lead to prosecution if the respondent fails to provide a satisfactory explanation or evidence of legitimate earnings. The former minister has not yet commented publicly on the allegations or the issuance of the challan.
The development adds to a series of high‑profile corruption probes in Punjab, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of public officials' financial disclosures. The matter will be heard in the appropriate court, where the final determination will depend on the evidence presented by both sides.