Delhi HC Fines Centre ₹20,000 for Hiding Facts in Wankhede Case
Delhi High Court fined the Centre ₹20,000 for concealing key facts in Sameer Wankhede’s promotion case, stressing transparency and accountability in governance.
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Delhi High Court fined the Centre ₹20,000 for concealing key facts in Sameer Wankhede’s promotion case, stressing transparency and accountability in governance.
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