10 months ago
Amritpal Seeks Temporary Release to Attend Parliament
MP Amritpal Singh, who has been in jail since April, wants to be let out temporarily so he can go to Parliament and do his job as an MP.
He has asked the court to allow this, and they will decide on November 21.
Amritpal Singh, MP from Khadoor Sahib, has filed a petition seeking temporary release from Dibrugarh Central Jail
He wants to attend the Winter Session of Parliament starting December 1
The Punjab and Haryana High Court will hear his plea on November 21
Amritpal argues that physical presence in Parliament is essential to discharge his duties as an MP
He has been detained under the National Security Act since April 2023
- Who
- Amritpal Singh, MP from Khadoor Sahib
- What
- Seeking temporary release from jail to attend Parliament
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana High Court; Dibrugarh Central Jail, Assam; Parliament, New Delhi
- When
- November 21, 2024 (hearing); December 1, 2024 (Parliament session starts)
- Why
- To attend the Winter Session of Parliament and fulfill his duties as an MP
Amritpal's Stance
Government's Stance
Temporary Release
Amritpal's Stance
Essential for discharging constitutional duties
Government's Stance
Under review; must be justified as exceptional case
Key facts
- Detention Duration
- Since April 2023
- Arrest Reason
- Storming a police station and demanding release of an accused in a kidnapping case
- Election Victory
- Won Khadoor Sahib seat in 2024 general elections as an Independent while in custody
- Previous Release
- Escorted four-day release in July 2024 to take oath as an MP
- Parliament Session Duration
- 60 sitting days maximum absence without risking disqualification
Quotes
Chief Justice Sheel Nagu
The presiding judge of the Division Bench
“You are talking about your rights. Now, we will also talk about your duty as a Member of Parliament. What is your research work? What item have you prepared to speak on?”
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Additional Solicitor General Satya Pal Jain
The government lawyer representing the state
“It is your wish, Mr Bain’s.”
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Sources
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