Chandigarh: Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh has been granted one-day interim bail to attend the last rites of his grandmother, Mata Charan Kaur, while he remains lodged in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail.
The court approved the relief on humanitarian and family grounds after hearing an application filed by his lawyers, who had initially sought three days of interim bail.
Apart from Amritpal Singh, his uncle Harjit Singh has been granted three days of interim bail, while Sukhman has received two days, according to the report.
Amritpal Singh’s Lawyers Seek Bail Extension Till November 17
Amritpal’s lawyer, Karamvir Singh, said the legal team would approach the court seeking a change in the bail dates and an extension until November 17.
He said the short notice and limited time available before November 14 could make it difficult to complete the necessary formalities and arrange security arrangements for Amritpal’s travel from Dibrugarh.
The family has scheduled the funeral for November 14. The subsequent rituals include the immersion of the ashes and the commencement of Sri Akhand Path Sahib on November 15. The bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib and the final ardas are scheduled for November 17.
The lawyers had argued that Amritpal should be allowed to attend the family ceremonies during the period of mourning, despite facing serious criminal cases.
Second Time Amritpal Singh To Leave Jail Temporarily
This is the second time Amritpal Singh is set to come out of jail temporarily. He was earlier granted a one-day exemption from custody to take oath as a Lok Sabha MP after winning the Khadoor Sahib constituency.
