Why Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to man accused of hoisting Khalistani flag in Moga
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to Akasdeep Singh, accused of hoisting a Khalistani flag on a government building in Moga in 2020. The court ruled his pre-trial detention was excessive. Singh was booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, allegedly connected to banned Sikhs for Justice outfit. The bench cited personal liberty rights and noted further custody was unnecessary.
Key Entities
Punjab and Haryana High CourtAkasdeep SinghMogaKhalistani flagSikhs for JusticeUnlawful Activities Prevention ActNIA Court MohaliJustice Anoop ChitkaraJustice Sukhvinder Kaur