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NHRC Orders Probe Into Allegations Against Punjab CM’s Wife

3 sourcesUpdated 23 Aug 2026, 1:56 am Coverage regionsInternational · Global
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NHRC issued a notice to the Punjab government and police chief over a complaint alleging Gurpreet Kaur sought Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case.

Gurpreet Kaur sent a legal notice to retired High Court judge Ranjit Singh, demanding an apology within 24 hours.

The NHRC directed state authorities to investigate and submit an action-taken report within two weeks.

Justice Ranjit Singh denied making any complaint to the NHRC or receiving the notice.

Why it mattersEscalating political tensions in Punjab over judicial and administrative complaints threaten governance stability and free expression.
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AAP representatives defended Kaur and described the legal step as routine, while opposition leaders sought transparency, clarification, and in some cases resignation from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

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All accounts agree that the NHRC has sought a probe and that Gurpreet Kaur responded with a legal notice to retired judge Ranjit Singh. They also agree that opposition parties have pressed for clarification, while AAP has defended the move.

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What remains disputed is the underlying allegation and whether Justice Ranjit Singh made or received the complaint described in the coverage. The inquiry outcome and any action-taken report are still pending.

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The reporting stays procedural, focusing on the NHRC directive, the legal notice, and the conflicting responses. It records the allegation, the denial by Justice Ranjit Singh, and the fact that authorities have been asked to investigate. The story remains unresolved because the inquiry is still pending.

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NHRC calls for probe; Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's wife sends legal notice to ex-judge

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The National Human Rights Commission has ordered an inquiry and requested an action-taken report from the Punjab government and police chief following a complaint about allegations made against the chief minister's wife. Gurpreet Kaur, the wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has responded by sending a legal notice demanding an apology from retired High Court judge Ranjit Singh over the claims. While Aam Aadmi Party representatives defended the legal step as routine procedure and questioned the validity of the accusations, opposition leaders from the Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress urged accountability and official clarification regarding the controversy.

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Legal notice sent to ex-judge over allegations against Mann's wife

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Gurpreet Kaur, the wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has issued a legal notice demanding an apology from retired High Court judge Ranjit Singh following an NHRC directive to investigate allegations that she sought financial compensation to suppress a rape case. The NHRC ordered state officials to submit a report within two weeks. Justice Singh has denied making any complaint or receiving the notice. Meanwhile, opposition leaders have demanded clarification and resignation from Chief Minister Mann, while AAP representatives defended Kaur and condemned the attacks on her private life.