Punjab & Haryana High Court Rejects MP Amritpal Singh’s Plea to Attend Parliament

The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s plea for temporary release to attend the Budget session.

Amritpal Singh, detained under the National Security Act since 2023, challenged the government’s refusal of parole.

The Bench ruled that "national interests are paramount when compared with personal interests." The Court held that an elected representative does not possess a higher right to liberty than an ordinary citizen under Article 105 of the Constitution.

Emphasizing that even a minor doubt regarding a potential breach of public order makes individual liberty subservient to the sovereignty and security of the State.

[Amritpal Singh v. State of Punjab & Ors.]