Archive · 23 Aug 2026
NHRC Orders Probe Into Alleged Punjab Rape-Case Corruption
The National Human Rights Commission is examining a serious complaint from Punjab.
The complaint alleges that Gurpreet Kaur sought Rs 5 crore to stop or hide action in a rape case.
Gurpreet Kaur is the wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
The allegation was reportedly raised by former judge Justice Ranjit Singh.
A group called the Legal Rights Observatory filed the complaint with the NHRC.
The commission asked Punjab’s top civil and police officials to investigate.
They must send a report about what they did within two weeks.
The NHRC’s action means the allegation is being investigated, not that it has been proven.
The matter was also sent to a women’s safety division of the central government.
The National Human Rights Commission ordered Punjab authorities to investigate allegations involving Rs 5 crore.
The allegations claim Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, sought the money to suppress a rape case.
The complaint was reportedly based on claims made by former Punjab judge Justice Ranjit Singh.
Punjab’s Chief Secretary and Director General of Police must submit an Action Taken Report within two weeks.
The NHRC also forwarded the matter to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Women Safety Division.
- Who
- The NHRC, Punjab authorities, Gurpreet Kaur, Bhagwant Mann, former judge Justice Ranjit Singh, and the Legal Rights Observatory are involved in the matter.
- What
- The NHRC ordered an inquiry into allegations that Gurpreet Kaur sought Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case.
- When
- The NHRC’s direction and Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s statement were reported on Saturday; the requested report is due within two weeks of communication.
- Where
- The allegations concern Punjab, while the NHRC action was reported from New Delhi.
- Why
- The NHRC acted after receiving a complaint alleging interference with the handling of a rape case.
- Alleged amount
- Rs 5 crore
- Allegation
- Gurpreet Kaur allegedly sought money to suppress a rape case
- Investigating body
- National Human Rights Commission
- Report deadline
- Within two weeks of the NHRC communication
- Officials directed to respond
- Punjab’s Chief Secretary and Director General of Police
- Complaint source
- Legal Rights Observatory
- Additional referral
- Women Safety Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs