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Crime
Bailable warrant issued against Sohana SHO over RTI non‑compliance
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 02:17 AM
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A bailable warrant has been issued against the SHO of Sohana police station for allegedly refusing to furnish information under the Right to Information Act.
The Punjab judicial authorities have issued a bailable warrant against the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sohana police station. The warrant stems from a complaint that the officer failed to provide requested information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, a breach that can attract legal action.
According to the court order, the SHO was served notice to produce the pending RTI documents within a stipulated period. When the deadline passed without compliance, the magistrate authorized the issuance of the warrant, allowing law‑enforcement agencies to arrest the officer if he does not appear before the court.
Legal experts note that while RTI compliance is mandatory for public officials, the issuance of a bailable warrant underscores the seriousness with which the judiciary treats non‑cooperation. The case is being monitored by transparency advocates, who stress that timely disclosure of information is essential for accountability.
The matter is now pending further judicial review, and the SHO may seek bail if apprehended. No further details about the officer’s identity or the specific RTI request have been disclosed.
The development adds to ongoing scrutiny of public officials’ adherence to transparency norms in Punjab.
According to the court order, the SHO was served notice to produce the pending RTI documents within a stipulated period. When the deadline passed without compliance, the magistrate authorized the issuance of the warrant, allowing law‑enforcement agencies to arrest the officer if he does not appear before the court.
Legal experts note that while RTI compliance is mandatory for public officials, the issuance of a bailable warrant underscores the seriousness with which the judiciary treats non‑cooperation. The case is being monitored by transparency advocates, who stress that timely disclosure of information is essential for accountability.
The matter is now pending further judicial review, and the SHO may seek bail if apprehended. No further details about the officer’s identity or the specific RTI request have been disclosed.
The development adds to ongoing scrutiny of public officials’ adherence to transparency norms in Punjab.