The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed a notice issued by the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes to opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa, providing him relief. Justice Suvir Sehgal passed the interim order regarding allegations of controversial remarks against a cabinet minister, calling the Commission’s notice potentially illegal. [1, 2]
Key Details on the Stay Order:
- The Case: The Punjab SC Commission had issued a notice to Partap Singh Bajwa, the Leader of Opposition (LoP), following remarks regarding Punjab Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO.
- The Controversy: During a Congress rally in Amritsar on Feb 7, 2026, Bajwa made comments referring to the Minister’s alleged past profession, saying, “Jehda pehle band vajaanda reha, ehda band assi vajaavange”.
- High Court Action: On February 16, 2026, the High Court stayed further proceedings on this notice, providing temporary relief.
- Grounds for Stay: Bajwa argued the notice was “illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional, and violative of Articles 14, 19, and 21”. He claimed the remarks did not contain caste-related content and indicated a, bias in the Commission’s actions.
- Next Steps: The court has issued a notice to the Punjab government to respond to the petition. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
This stay ensures that no further actions will be taken against Bajwa based on that specific notice until the next hearing. [2]
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