The Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera, a Congress leader, in a defamation case related to remarks he made about Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The court, led by Justices JK Maheshwari and AS Chandurkar, found that the allegations against Khera appeared politically motivated, stating that there was no need for custodial interrogation at this stage. Khera is required to cooperate with the investigation and must not leave the country without court approval. The Supreme Court's decision overturned a previous ruling by the Gauhati High Court, which had denied bail on the grounds that Khera was a potential flight risk and faced serious charges, including cheating and forgery. The case stems from Khera's allegations during an April 4 press conference, where he claimed Riniki Sarma was involved in illegal activities and held multiple foreign passports. The Sarma family has denied these claims, labeling them as fabrications.