Former AIG Rajjit Hundal, dismissed in the drug racket case, has got a big relief from the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has accepted the anticipatory bail application filed on his behalf in the drug case. The Supreme Court has ordered Rajjeet to appear before the IO daily.
High Court had rejected the bail petition
In this case, Punjab and Haryana High Court had rejected the bail plea of Rajjit Singh in August. After which he approached the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has also issued a notice to the Punjab government. Kapil Sibal appeared on behalf of Rajjit and Abhishek Manu Singhvi appeared in the court on behalf of the Punjab Government.
Rajjit Singh has been absconding for several months
Dismissed AIG Rajjit Singh Hundal has been absconding for the last several months. Mohali Special Court has also declared Rajjit Singh a fugitive. A lookout notice was also issued against him.