SC slaps Rs 1 lakh fine on Rajasthan government for harassing official

Times of India — Top Stories · 31 Jul 2026, 8:11 pm

The Supreme Court has ordered Rajasthan to pay one lakh rupees to a government official. This payment is compensation for harassment caused by political interference in a prosecution sanction. The court criticized the joint secretary of the former chief minister for undue influence. Such interference was deemed a blatant display of political dictate by the state. The official was unnecessarily dragged to court, prompting the court's strong observations.

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