Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Congress Leader Pawan Khera
Anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera: Justice prevailed and arrest should be last resort, says Congress
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The Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a criminal case linked to a complaint from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Congress leader Pramod Tiwari stated that this decision reflects the triumph of truth and justice over political rivalry.
- 01Pawan Khera received anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court.
- 02The case against him was deemed politically motivated.
- 03Congress leader Pramod Tiwari expressed satisfaction with the ruling.
- 04The court emphasized that arrest should be a last resort.
- 05The ruling highlights ongoing political tensions in India.
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On May 1, 2026, the Supreme Court of India granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a criminal case initiated by a complaint from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. The court noted that the case appears politically motivated and does not justify custodial interrogation. Pramod Tiwari, a senior Congress leader, remarked that this outcome signifies the victory of truth and justice, asserting that the arrest should be considered a last resort. This ruling underscores the ongoing political tensions in India, particularly between the Congress party and the ruling party in Assam.
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This ruling may influence the political landscape in India, especially regarding how political rivalries are handled legally.
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