The Supreme Court has temporarily stopped the trial court proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case. This case involves allegations that Gandhi made defamatory remarks about home minister Amit Shah during the AICC’s plenary sessions in Jharkhand in 2018. The Court has asked for responses from the Jharkhand government and the complainant within four weeks.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced a crackdown on gangsters, smugglers, and criminals, emphasizing zero tolerance for drugs. He highlighted the efforts to dismantle drug supply chains and praised the police's role in maintaining peace. Mann also announced the recruitment of 10,000 new police personnel and the reduction in road accident casualties by 48.10% due to a new road safety force.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a bank official after his live-in partner accused him of raping her on false promises of marriage. The court found the relationship was consensual, lasting 16 years, making the woman's accusation implausible.
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