The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant verdict by refusing to entertain the petition filed by Amritpal Singh, the chief of the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).
Court's Decision on Detention Challenge
The apex court declined to hear Singh's plea, leaving the controversial preacher and his nine associates to remain in Assam's Dibrugarh jail where they have been lodged since their arrest. The decision came on November 10, 2025, marking another legal setback for the Khalistan sympathizer.
Amritpal Singh, who rose to prominence through his inflammatory speeches and alleged attempts to revive separatist sentiments in Punjab, was detained under the stringent NSA provisions that allow for preventive detention without trial for up to 12 months.
Current Status and Legal Proceedings
All ten individuals, including Singh, continue their detention in the high-security Dibrugarh prison in Assam, far from their home state of Punjab. This geographical separation has been part of the government's strategy to prevent any potential law and order issues that might arise from their presence in Punjab.
The National Security Act, under which they've been detained, empowers authorities to keep individuals in preventive detention if they're perceived as threats to national security or public order. The Act has been frequently used in cases involving alleged threats to India's sovereignty and integrity.
Background and Implications
Amritpal Singh's rapid ascent to prominence and subsequent crackdown by authorities had created significant political waves in Punjab earlier this year. His organization, Waris Punjab De, which originally focused on social issues, gradually took on more controversial tones under his leadership.
The Supreme Court's refusal to entertain his petition indicates the judiciary's current stance on matters involving national security concerns. Legal experts suggest this decision might set a precedent for similar cases involving individuals accused of threatening national unity.
The case has drawn attention from various human rights organizations and political groups, with debates continuing about the balance between national security concerns and individual liberties. Meanwhile, authorities maintain that the detention is necessary to maintain peace and stability in Punjab.
As the legal battle continues, all eyes remain on whether Singh's legal team will explore other constitutional remedies or approach different judicial forums to challenge his continued detention under the National Security Act.
