Sukhpal Singh Khaira v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-44086-2025 Date of Decision :13.08.2025 SUKHPAL SINGH KHAIRA

...Petitioner

Versus

STATE OF PUNJAB ....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA

Present:

Mr. P.S. Ahluwalia, Advocate Ms. Keerat Dhillon, Advocate Mr. Siddharth Sihag, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Chanchal K. Singla, Additional Advocate General, Punjab.

TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (ORAL) Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that a Vigilance inquiry regarding disproportionate assets is pending against the petitioner since 12.02.2024, and there is an apprehension that he will be arrested in the matter anytime now. The apprehension is evident on account of the fact that petitioner being an opposition MLA, has been opposing various acts of omission and commission on the part of the State Government, and more particularly the Chief Minister.

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Since the Vigilance Department has jurisdiction all over the State and an FIR can be lodged against the petitioner in any District, he has approached this Court straightway without approaching the Sessions Court. PUSHPINDER SAINI 2025.08.13 19:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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Learned State counsel does not dispute that an inquiry is pending against the petitioner but contends there is no apprehension of his arrest as of now, nor has the Vigilance issued any notice to him to join investigation. 4.

In view thereof, learned counsel for the petitioner does not press the petition.

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Disposed of as such.

(TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) August 13, 2025 JUDGE ps Whether speaking/ reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No PUSHPINDER SAINI 2025.08.13 19:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document