A Notice to Silence: The Complexities of Corruption Allegations in India The recent allegations against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's wife, Gurpreet Kaur, have sent shockwaves through the Indian government and its citizens.
Former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Ranjit Singh has accused her of attempting to suppress a rape case in exchange for a bribe of Rs 5 crore.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took cognizance of the matter after receiving Justice Ranjit Singh's complaint, directing the Punjab chief secretary and director general of police to inquire into the allegations.