Amritsar, In a significant development, an Amritsar court has granted one-day interim bail to jailed Khadoor Sahib MP and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh to attend the last rites of his grandmother, Charan Kaur, who passed away on November 8 at the age of 84.
The court’s decision provides temporary relief to Amritpal, who is currently lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam. The interim bail has been granted for November 14, enabling him to participate in the cremation, according to reports and confirmation by his lawyer.
The relief follows an application moved by his legal team before the Amritsar District and Sessions Court, seeking temporary release on humanitarian grounds. The family had requested permission for Amritpal and two other detained relatives to participate in the funeral and subsequent religious ceremonies scheduled between November 14 and 17.
Advocate Karamvir Singh, representing Amritpal, confirmed the court’s decision. He also indicated that the legal team would seek a modification of the order after receiving its detailed written copy, arguing that bringing Amritpal from Assam to Punjab on November 14 could be difficult. The defence is expected to request an extension or adjustment so that he can attend the subsequent religious ceremonies, including the final prayer scheduled for November 17.
The family had postponed the cremation while awaiting a decision on the parole and interim bail requests. Amritpal’s father, Tarsem Singh, had earlier said that the family was exploring legal options to ensure his son’s presence during the last rites. The matter had attracted attention because of the humanitarian circumstances surrounding the request.
Amritpal Singh was arrested in April 2023 following the police crackdown connected with the Ajnala police station incident. He was initially detained under the National Security Act and lodged in Assam’s Dibrugarh Central Jail. Despite being in custody, he contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election as an independent candidate and won the Khadoor Sahib constituency.
The latest order is for one-day interim bail, not a permanent release or a decision on the cases against him.** Any further relief will depend on the court’s consideration of the defence’s request and the conditions specified in its written order.
