New release branch 1.2.0

[Shruthi M R]

Hi,

      I've just created new release branch for upcoming 1.2.0 release.
   Please continue committing to develop branch as usual.
   I'll cherry-pick commits to branch 1.2.0 on per needed basis.


Thank You,

*Shruthi M R*
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