States » NorthPosted at: Nov 18 2025 4:02PM


AAP MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura faces setback as HC denies stay on conviction in assault case

Chandigarh, Nov 18 (UNI) AAP MLA from Khadoor Sahib, Manjinder Singh Lalpura, has suffered a major setback after the Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to stay his conviction in a decade-old assault and molestation case. With the petition dismissed, his only legal remedy now lies with the Supreme Court. The court's detailed order is still awaited.
Two months ago, a Tarn Taran district court held Lalpora and 11 others guilty of assaulting and molesting a young woman. The incident dates back to 2013, when Lalpora, then working as a taxi driver, was accused of misbehaving with a woman attending a wedding function. On September 12, the trial court sentenced all 12 convicts, including Lalpora, to four years' imprisonment. Seven of them, including the MLA, were arrested during the investigation.
The verdict also found five police personnel, Davinder Kumar, Saraj Singh, Ashwani Kumar, Tarsem Singh, and Harjinder Singh guilty in the case.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #AAP MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura faces setback as HC denies stay on conviction in assault case
More News

Randhawa attacks Punjab govt over fresh borrowing

19 May 2026 | 9:56 PM

Chandigarh, May 19 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government over its rising borrowings, alleging that the state was being run entirely on debt despite promises of economic transformation.

see more..

Fuel dispensing continues uninterrupted across J&K: Official

19 May 2026 | 7:52 PM

Jammu, May 19 (UNI) The State Level Coordinator-Oil Industry, Himanshu Sharma, today said that the Oil industry remains fully geared to ensure seamless availability of fuel through an extensive supply network comprising terminals, depots, LPG bottling plants, and retail outlets.

see more..

Chandigarh: 3 gang operatives held after police encounter near Sector-43 bus stand

19 May 2026 | 7:47 PM

Chandigarh, May 19 (UNI) Chandigarh Police on Tuesday arrested three alleged operatives linked to the Donny Bal and Mohabbat Randhawa gang following an encounter near Sector-43 bus stand in the city, officials said.

see more..

Amit Shah calls for focus on development, faster justice at Central Zonal Council meet in Bastar

19 May 2026 | 7:43 PM

Shishir Roy Chowdhury
Jagdalpur, May 19 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that with Maoist violence receding, the focus must now shift to development and strengthening the justice system. He was addressing the 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Bastar.

see more..

Amit Shah unveils vision for development of Bastar after decline in Maoist violence

19 May 2026 | 7:31 PM

By Shishir Roy Chowdhury
Jagdalpur, May 19 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired the 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Jagdalpur during his two-day visit to Chhattisgarh. The meeting focused on internal security, inter-state coordination and development in Maoist affected regions.

see more..