Supreme Court to Decide on Pawan Khera's Pre-Arrest Bail Plea in Assam Case
Supreme Court reserves for verdict Pawan Khera’s plea for pre-arrest bail in Assam case
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Pawan Khera, a Congress leader, has sought pre-arrest bail from the Supreme Court after Assam Police filed a case against him for alleged defamation of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Khera claims the Chief Minister is misusing state power to humiliate him.
- 01Pawan Khera is seeking anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court.
- 02He faces charges of forgery, criminal conspiracy, and defamation.
- 03The case stems from remarks made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
- 04The Gauhati High Court previously denied Khera relief.
- 05Khera accused Sarma of abusing his power for personal humiliation.
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Pawan Khera, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress party, has approached the Supreme Court of India seeking anticipatory bail in a case filed by Assam Police. The charges against him include forgery, criminal conspiracy, and defamation stemming from comments he made about Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera accused Sarma of acting like a 'Constitutional Rambo' by using state power to personally target him. His remarks suggested that Sharma possessed multiple passports and significant assets abroad. Khera's urgent plea follows a denial of relief from the Gauhati High Court, prompting him to seek intervention from the Supreme Court on April 26, 2026. The court's decision is awaited as Khera argues that the charges are politically motivated.
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The outcome of Khera's plea could influence political dynamics in Assam and the Congress party's standing in the region.
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