India, Aug. 19 -- A Mohali court on Monday dismissed the bail plea of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia in the ongoing disproportionate assets (DA) case.

After marathon hearings spread over several weeks, the court pronounced its order at 5pm on Monday, rejecting his bail application.

Majithia was arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) from his residence in Amritsar in connection with the disproportionate assets case On June 25. He is currently lodged in Nabha jail.

The court denied bail on the grounds that the VB was still investigating the case. It argued that if released, Majithia, being an influential figure, could attempt to tamper with evidence and influence witnesses.

Majithia will now approach the Pu...