Punjab chief minister's spouse serves notice to ex-judge over bribery claim
Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, has issued a legal notice to former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Ranjit Singh after he alleged she tried to quash a rape case for Rs 5 crore.
The notice, sent on Saturday, demands a response within 24 hours. It addresses Singh's public statements that Kaur sought a cash payment to suppress the investigation. Kaur denies the accusation and has turned to legal action. The dispute centers on a high-profile rape allegation linked to the state government. No court ruling has yet been reported.
Why it matters
The claim raises questions about possible misuse of power and corruption within a state government.
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