Harbhajan Singh's security not withdrawn abruptly after he left AAP: P&H High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled on a matter involving cricketer and Member of Parliament Harbhajan Singh's security cover, determining that its withdrawal was not abrupt after he left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The decision to withdraw his security was taken by the Security Review Committee prior to his party switch. This development has implications for the assessment and allocation of security covers for public figures in India.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made a significant ruling regarding the security cover of cricketer and Member of Parliament Harbhajan Singh, who left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The case highlights the importance of proper threat assessment in determining the need for security covers. This article will examine the court's ruling and its implications for public figures in India.

In India, public figures such as Members of Parliament are entitled to security covers based on their perceived threat level. The Security Review Committee is responsible for assessing this threat level and making recommendations regarding security allocation. Harbhajan Singh, a cricketer and MP, had his security cover withdrawn by the Punjab Police after he left the AAP to join the BJP in April. He subsequently approached the High Court seeking restoration of his security cover.

The court's ruling that the decision to withdraw Harbhajan Singh's security was taken prior to his party switch is significant because it suggests that the withdrawal was not motivated by political vendetta. This has implications for public figures who may be subject to similar treatment in the future. The court's emphasis on proper threat assessment also highlights the importance of a fair and impartial process in determining security allocation.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court's ruling in this matter serves as a reminder of the need for a fair and impartial process in assessing and allocating security covers for public figures in India. Practitioners should be aware of the importance of proper threat assessment in determining security needs, and the potential consequences of abrupt or vindictive decisions.