Delhi HC seeks response from minister who slapped AAP worker

What happened: The Delhi High Court sought responses from Delhi Police and Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on a petition by an Aam Aadmi Party worker whom Verma slapped in September. Key numbers: Incident on September 27; hearing listed for November 17; non-cognisable report registered against Verma on September 28. Why it matters: The court directed police to file a status report. The worker sought an independent investigation and protection, alleging intimidating messages after the incident.

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