Majithia Seeks Live Streaming of Trial, Not In-Camera But Media Proceedings; Former Punjab Minister in Judicial Custody Says Public Has Right to Know Case Details
Bikram Singh Majithia
of the
Shiromani Akali Dal
(SAD) has petitioned a local court to livestream his ongoing trial in a disproportionate assets case, calling for open proceedings in the interest of transparency and public accountability.
Majithia, currently in judicial custody at Nabha jail, filed the application through his counsel, Damandeep Singh Sobti, on Monday. The petition challenges the in-camera nature of the hearings, which bars public and media access currently. "We seek livestreaming of the trial to expose the political vendetta behind these charges," said advocate Sobti. "This case is linked neither to the NDPS Act nor any illegal assets.
The public deserves to see the truth."
The request from the ex-minister comes amid mounting criticism over restricted courtroom access. Even journalists and individuals connected to the case have been denied entry reportedly, with police citing the in-camera format. A separate application from a web reporter for permission to attend hearings remains pending. The former minister has filed three applications currently before the court: the plea for public access to the trial, a bail application scheduled for hearing on July 30, and a request for a change of barracks citing security concerns.
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In his petition for separate confinement, Majithia — who holds Z-plus security status — has alleged credible life threats and argued that housing him with the general prison population poses a severe risk. The court has directed the additional director general of police (ADGP), jails, to respond regarding Majithia's classification under the "orange category" of the prison manual.
Punjab's vigilance bureau had arrested Majithia on June 30 from his Amritsar house. He was remanded to 12 days in police custody initially before being sent to judicial custody when no further remand was sought. The upcoming hearings are likely to determine the course of his bail application and the court's stance on livestreaming the proceedings — a move that, if approved, could mark a legal first for high-profile political trials in Punjab.
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