Supreme Court Grants Bail to Congress Spokesperson Pawan Khera Amid Political Allegations
SC grants Pawan Khera bail, warns liberty can’t yield to political rivalry
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The Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera, a spokesperson for the Congress party, in a case involving allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. The court emphasized that personal liberty cannot be compromised by politically motivated criminal proceedings.
- 01The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
- 02Pawan Khera was granted bail in a politically charged case involving allegations against the Assam Chief Minister's wife.
- 03The court directed Khera to cooperate with the investigation and not leave the country without permission.
- 04The bench noted that the allegations appeared politically motivated rather than warranting custodial interrogation.
- 05The case was registered by Assam Police under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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On Thursday, the Supreme Court of India granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera, a spokesperson for the Congress party, in connection with allegations that Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, held foreign passports. The court highlighted that personal liberty must not be compromised by criminal proceedings that may be influenced by political rivalry. Justices JK Maheshwari and AS Chandurkar stated that the criminal process must be applied with objectivity to protect individual liberties. Khera is required to cooperate with the investigation and cannot leave India without the trial court's permission. The Supreme Court found the allegations against Khera to be politically motivated, noting that the FIR did not mention the specific charges of forgery cited by the Assam Police. The court's ruling underscores the significance of safeguarding personal liberties, especially in politically charged cases.
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This ruling may influence how politically charged cases are handled in the future, ensuring that personal liberties are protected during investigations.
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