Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Punjab LoP Bajwa Challenges FIR Over Bomb Remarks
Partap Singh Bajwa, the Leader of Opposition in Punjab, is in a legal battle over remarks he made about bombs in the state.
He said on TV that around 50 bombs had reached Punjab, with 18 already exploded.
The Punjab Police filed a case against him for spreading false information that could cause panic.
Bajwa is asking the High Court to cancel the case, saying it's politically motivated.
The court has told him not to talk about it publicly while the case is being decided.
Bajwa says he cooperated with the police during questioning.
The Punjab government says such statements need to be verified because they affect public security.
Partap Singh Bajwa challenges FIR over bomb remarks in Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Bajwa argues the prosecution lacks legal merit and is politically motivated.
Punjab Police filed FIR under BNS for spreading false information affecting national security.
High Court granted interim protection from arrest and advised Bajwa not to make public comments.
Bajwa cooperated with police during a 6-hour interrogation.
- Who
- Partap Singh Bajwa, Punjab Leader of Opposition
- What
- Challenging an FIR over bomb remarks
- When
- Hearing scheduled for Tuesday
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Why
- Bajwa claims the case lacks legal merit and is politically motivated
Partap Singh Bajwa's Defense
Punjab Government's Stance
Legal Merit of the FIR
Partap Singh Bajwa's Defense
Bajwa argues the prosecution lacks legal merit and should be quashed.
Punjab Government's Stance
The Punjab government maintains that statements about public security require verification and have serious implications.
Motivation Behind the Case
Partap Singh Bajwa's Defense
Bajwa claims the case is politically motivated, targeting opposition voices.
Punjab Government's Stance
The AAP-led government denies political motives, emphasizing the need for verification of security-related statements.
- Petitioner
- Partap Singh Bajwa
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Charges
- Circulation of false information affecting national security and public harmony
- Legal Framework
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Interim Protection
- Granted by the High Court
- Police Station
- Cyber Crime Police Station, Mohali
- Duration of Interrogation
- 6 hours