The Punjab and Haryana High Court had earlier this week issued a fresh non-bailable warrant (NBW) for November 21 against Rampal after he failed to appear in the contempt case, with his counsel saying he was "unwell".

It had also directed the governments of Haryana and Punjab, the Union Government and the Chandigarh Administration to file a statement detailing the expenses incurred in making security arrangements for Rampal's court appearance.