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Supreme Court halts coercive action in Punjab CM office corruption case
India's apex court has directed authorities to refrain from taking coercive measures in a corruption and influence-peddling case involving the Punjab Chief Minister's office. The case targets an Office on Special Duty official and five other accused parties.
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The Supreme Court of India has issued directions prohibiting coercive action against the accused in a corruption case connected to the Punjab Chief Minister's office, according to court proceedings.
The First Information Report names Rajbir Singh Ghuman, who serves as an Officer on Special Duty, alongside five other named accused. The case centres on allegations of influence-peddling and corrupt practices allegedly linked to the CM's office operations.
The apex court's interim order prevents police from taking coercive steps against the accused parties while the matter remains under judicial consideration. This includes restrictions on arrest and custodial interrogation pending further proceedings.
The case underscores ongoing concerns regarding administrative conduct and governance standards within state government operations. The court's intervention reflects the judiciary's oversight role in ensuring procedural compliance and protecting individual rights during investigation phases.
The matter is likely to see further hearings as the legal process continues through the court system.