Punjab HC Fines State for Delay in Amritpal Singh's Third Detention Petition

The Punjab and Haryana High Court imposed a Rs 10,000 fine on the Punjab government for delaying its reply in a petition filed by MP Amritpal Singh challenging his third detention under the National Security Act. The court noted the late challenge to the detention order and accepted the state's justification citing security concerns, including a purported hit list by the petitioner’s sympathizers. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on February 2, 2026.