Court Takes Action Against Majithia's Relative
A Mohali court has issued arrest warrants against Gajpat Singh Grewal, the brother-in-law of prominent Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, in connection with a high-profile disproportionate assets case. The special court judge Nitika Verma granted the Punjab Vigilance Bureau's application seeking Grewal's arrest, making this a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
Details of the Case and Allegations
The Vigilance Bureau informed the court that Gajpat Singh Grewal played a pivotal role in the criminal conspiracy to acquire and conceal disproportionate assets belonging to Bikram Majithia. According to investigative agencies, Grewal repeatedly avoided joining the investigation despite receiving multiple notices under Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
The VB strongly contended that the accused's conduct has been deliberately obstructive, necessitating the issuance of arrest warrants. The court order dated November 15 directs that arrest warrants be issued immediately and made returnable by November 29, 2025.
Background of the Disproportionate Assets Case
Bikram Singh Majithia faces serious allegations of amassing assets worth over ₹700 crore that are disproportionate to his declared income by approximately 1,200 percent. The case alleges that these assets were acquired through money laundering connected to drug trafficking networks dating back to 2013.
The FIR registered on June 25, 2025, at the Mohali VB flying squad police station invokes sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act along with Indian Penal Code provisions for criminal conspiracy. Key financial allegations include:
- ₹161 crore in unexplained cash deposits to family-controlled firms like Saraya Industries
- ₹141 crore routed through offshore entities in Cyprus and Singapore
- ₹236 crore in unreported excess deposits and luxury asset acquisitions without legitimate sources
Investigation Timeline and Political Context
The case has seen multiple developments throughout 2025. Majithia was initially arrested from his Amritsar residence on June 25 and has undergone several rounds of questioning and custody extensions. The investigation gained momentum when the Punjab Governor granted prosecution sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act on November 1, 2025.
This case has generated significant political heat in Punjab, with the Shiromani Akali Dal accusing the ruling AAP government of political vendetta, while the AAP administration portrays it as a crucial step in their anti-corruption campaign. Majithia, a three-time MLA from Majitha and brother-in-law of SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, had previously faced legal troubles in 2022 under the NDPS Act before securing bail.
The Vigilance Bureau has filed a comprehensive 140-page chargesheet supported by 40,000-45,000 pages of evidence, including statements from more than 200 witnesses. As the legal proceedings continue, all eyes remain on the Punjab and Haryana High Court where Majithia's bail application is pending consideration.
