High Court Sets Aside AAP MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura’s Conviction After Settlement
Babushahi Network Bureau
Chandigarh, March 30, 2026:
In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the conviction and sentence of Manjinder Singh Lalpura, the Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Khadoor Sahib, in a 2013 criminal case. The court granted relief after noting that both parties had reached an amicable settlement, leading to the quashing of the sentence awarded by the trial court.
The matter was heard by Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya, who accepted the petition (CRM-M 11535/2026) in view of the compromise between the parties. Senior Advocate and former Advocate General of Punjab, Anmol Rattan Sidhu, along with his legal team, appeared on behalf of Lalpura and argued for setting aside the conviction on the basis of settled legal precedents.
⚖️ Case Background
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The case dates back to 2013, registered at Tarn Taran Police Station (FIR No. 69/2013).
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Charges against Lalpura included:
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IPC Sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt)
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506 (criminal intimidation)
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148/149 (rioting/unlawful assembly)
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354 (assault or criminal force to outrage modesty)
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Provisions under the SC/ST Act were also invoked.
?️ Court’s Observations & Ruling
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The court was informed that the dispute had been amicably resolved between the parties.
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Counsel relied on Supreme Court precedents, allowing quashing of convictions in cases involving compromise.
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Accepting the submissions, the High Court quashed the conviction and sentence.
✅ Relief for MLA
The ruling brings major relief to Lalpura, effectively removing any legal impediment to his position as an MLA. With the conviction set aside, his legislative status remains intact, averting any potential disqualification.
The decision has been welcomed by Lalpura’s supporters, with reports of celebrations following the verdict.