Punjab High Court Issues Dual Setbacks to AAP Government Over Election Misconduct and Unlawful Detention

Dec 13, 2025 03:06 am CST

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered two major rebukes to Punjab's AAP government, criticizing election irregularities in upcoming local polls and condemning an unlawful detention case with political connections. The court censured the Election Commission for failing to maintain neutrality after a police official was recorded allegedly blocking opposition candidates from filing nominations, while separately reprimanding officials for obstructing the release of a politically-opposed individual despite available bail documentation.