Pre-arrest bail for Pawan Khera in case linked to Assam CM's wife, SC says allegations 'politically motivated'
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera in a case filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife over allegations of multiple passports. The court observed that the allegations and counter-allegations appeared to be politically motivated and did not warrant custodial interrogation. The decision overturned a Gauhati High Court order that had previously denied Khera bail in the defamation and forgery case.
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Pre-arrest bail for Pawan Khera in case linked to Assam CM's wife, SC says allegations 'politically motivated'The Supreme Court of India, on Friday, granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case filed by the Assam Police on a complaint by Riniki Bhuyan SarmaUpdated on: May 01, 2026 12:33 PM ISTEdited by Shubham PandeyShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court of India, on Friday, granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera in a case filed by the Assam Police on a complaint by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Himanta Biswa Sarma, over his allegation that she held multiple passports.Congress leader Pawan Khera was granted anticipatory bail on Friday.The Court said that the allegations and counter-allegations appear to be "politically motivated", which does not require a…
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