Supreme Court Denies Pawan Khera's Bail in Controversial Case

Supreme Court's Ruling on Pawan Khera

The Supreme Court has dealt a significant blow to Congress leader Pawan Khera by suspending the anticipatory bail granted by the Telangana High Court. This bail was in connection with a case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the wife of Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The FIR registered in Assam is based on Khera's assertion that he possesses multiple passports from various countries, which has sparked a political controversy ahead of the assembly elections in the northeastern state.

Background of the Case

On April 10, the High Court had granted Khera a week's anticipatory bail under certain conditions, allowing him time to seek further relief from the appropriate court. Khera had filed a petition on April 7, providing his residential address in Hyderabad and requesting protection from arrest.

Allegations Against Himanta Biswa Sarma

During a press conference on April 5, Khera accused Riniki Bhuyan Sarma of holding multiple passports and foreign assets that were not disclosed in the Chief Minister's election affidavit for the upcoming assembly elections on April 9. The Sarma family has dismissed these allegations as false and fabricated. Following these claims, a case was registered against Khera at the Guwahati Crime Branch police station under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 175 for making false statements related to elections, Section 35 concerning the right to self-defense, and Section 318 for fraud.