Drugs case: Supreme Court tells Punjab not to act against Akali leader Bikram Majithia till January 31

New Delhi: The apex court on Thursday granted protection from arrest till January 31 to Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia.

Majithia has challenged the Punjab and Haryana High Court order dismissing his anticipatory bail plea.

Giving relief to Majithia, a Bench led by CJI NV Ramana observed that “I don’t know if this is election fever or election virus. Everyone is rushing to the court now,” the CJI said directing Senior advocate P Chidambaram, who represented the Punjab, to not do anything and court will hear matteryon Monday,” the top court said.