Gauhati High Court Deliberates on Pawan Khera's Bail Application
Gauhati High Court reserves order on Pawan Khera’s bail plea
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The Gauhati High Court in Assam, India, has reserved its decision regarding Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea. The case stems from allegations made by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing Khera of making false claims about her possessing multiple passports and undisclosed foreign assets.
- 01Gauhati High Court has reserved its order on Pawan Khera's bail plea.
- 02The plea is linked to a criminal case filed by the Assam Police's Crime Branch.
- 03Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam's Chief Minister, is the complainant.
- 04Khera is accused of falsely alleging Sharma's possession of multiple passports.
- 05The court's decision is pending and could impact Khera's legal situation.
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On April 21, 2026, the Gauhati High Court in Assam, India, reserved its order regarding Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea. This plea is related to a criminal case initiated by the Assam Police's Crime Branch in Guwahati, following a complaint from Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Sharma accused Khera of making false claims about her, alleging that she possessed multiple passports and undisclosed foreign assets. The court's decision is awaited, which could significantly affect Khera's legal standing in this matter.
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The court's decision on Khera's bail plea could influence political dynamics in Assam, particularly for the Congress party.
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