Gauhati High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Congress Leader Pawan Khera
Gauhati High Court rejects Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea
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The Gauhati High Court in Assam, India, denied Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea related to allegations made against Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera's claims involved accusations of multiple passports and foreign assets.
- 01Gauhati High Court rejected Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea.
- 02The case involves accusations against Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam's Chief Minister.
- 03Khera claimed Sharma possesses multiple passports and foreign assets.
- 04The court had previously reserved its order on Khera's plea.
- 05The ruling was issued on April 24, 2026.
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On April 24, 2026, the Gauhati High Court in Assam, India, rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Congress leader Pawan Khera. This legal action is tied to a case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, following Khera's allegations that she holds multiple passports and foreign assets. The court had reserved its decision on Khera's plea three days prior, on April 21, before ultimately denying the request for bail. This case highlights ongoing political tensions in Assam, where accusations and counter-accusations are common among political figures.
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The court's decision could influence the political landscape in Assam, affecting public perception of both Khera and the Chief Minister's family.
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