HC directs DC to ensure completion of bail bond formalities
High Court slams Ferozepur Police, orders immediate release of Gurpreet Singh Sekhon on bail
Chandigarh/Ferozepur, December 12, 2025: Taking strong note of the actions of the Ferozepur police and administration, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the immediate release of Gurpreet Singh Sekhon on bail. Justice Sanjay Vashisth passed the orders while hearing a petition filed by Sekhon’s mother, Kulbir Kaur Sekhon.
In her plea, the petitioner alleged that her son had been kept in illegal custody by Kulgari Police Station in Ferozepur. Her counsel argued that the family had a political dispute with the village sarpanch, Mandeep Singh, who is associated with the ruling party. It was alleged that on December 12, the SDM Ferozepur sent Gurpreet to jail on the grounds that he had not furnished bail, whereas his lawyer was waiting outside the court to submit the documents but was not allowed to enter.
The Court has now directed the Deputy Commissioner of Ferozepur to personally ensure the completion of the bail bond formalities through herself or an authorised officer and to secure Gurpreet Singh Sekhon’s immediate release from custody.
The High Court also warned that any delay in releasing Sekhon would amount to a violation of his fundamental rights, and stern action would be taken against the officials responsible.