New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea filed by Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) MP (Member of Parliament) from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib, Amritpal Singh, challenging his April 2023 detention under the National Security Act (NSA).

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria has, however, allowed Amritpal Singh to approach the jurisdictional High Court seeking the same relief.

The apex court requested the High Court to decide Amritpal's p'lea within six weeks, taking into account Singh's prolonged detention.

"We are requesting the High Court to dispose of it (Amritpal's plea) expeditiously, preferably within six weeks", the Court observed.

During the hearing, Senior Advocate Colin Gonzalves, appearing for ...