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High Court Grants Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Permission to Travel to France
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has cleared the way for Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to visit France, amid a dispute with the central government that had flagged security concerns.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday granted Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann permission to travel to France, a move that comes after a standoff with the central government over security concerns.
The central government had warned that the CM could face threats from extremist groups, citing potential risks associated with his overseas visit. The court’s ruling effectively overruled the central government’s stance and cleared the CM’s itinerary.
Mann had planned a diplomatic trip to France to meet with officials and discuss bilateral cooperation. The High Court’s decision is seen as a relief for the Punjab administration, which had been waiting for clearance.
The ruling also underscores the judiciary’s role in balancing executive decisions with individual rights. Analysts say the CM can now proceed with his planned visit without further legal obstacles.
The Punjab government has welcomed the decision, stating that it will proceed with the trip as scheduled.
The central government had warned that the CM could face threats from extremist groups, citing potential risks associated with his overseas visit. The court’s ruling effectively overruled the central government’s stance and cleared the CM’s itinerary.
Mann had planned a diplomatic trip to France to meet with officials and discuss bilateral cooperation. The High Court’s decision is seen as a relief for the Punjab administration, which had been waiting for clearance.
The ruling also underscores the judiciary’s role in balancing executive decisions with individual rights. Analysts say the CM can now proceed with his planned visit without further legal obstacles.
The Punjab government has welcomed the decision, stating that it will proceed with the trip as scheduled.