Pawan Khera Challenges Guwahati High Court Ruling in Supreme Court
Congress leader Pawan Khera has taken his legal battle to the Supreme Court after the Guwahati High Court denied his anticipatory bail plea in a defamation case. The case stems from allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife regarding multiple passports and undisclosed assets. Khera argues that the charges are politically motivated, while the court emphasizes the seriousness of the allegations. This situation unfolds as Khera faces significant scrutiny from political opponents and the legal system. Read on to discover the details of this unfolding legal drama.
| Apr 27, 2026, 15:26 IST
Pawan Khera Takes Legal Action Against High Court Decision
On Sunday, April 26, Congress leader Pawan Khera filed a challenge in the Supreme Court against the Guwahati High Court's ruling from April 24. The High Court had dismissed his anticipatory bail plea in a defamation and forgery case initiated by the Assam police. This case arose from Khera's allegations regarding multiple passports and undisclosed foreign assets linked to Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. In response to the High Court's decision, Khera submitted a Special Leave Petition to the Supreme Court.
Guwahati High Court Denies Bail to Khera
Guwahati High Court Denies Bail to Khera
On Friday, the Guwahati High Court rejected Khera's anticipatory bail application related to a case filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia issued the order after hearing arguments earlier in the week. The court noted that the case involves serious allegations concerning forged documents and suggested that Khera might be attempting to evade the investigation, making custodial questioning essential to uncover the truth. This development followed the Supreme Court's dismissal of Khera's transit bail just days prior, directing him to approach the Assam court. The Supreme Court clarified that neither it nor the Telangana High Court would interfere with the Assam court proceedings regarding this matter.
What Are Khera's Allegations?
What Are Khera's Allegations?
Khera has accused Sarma's wife of possessing multiple passports and running businesses in several countries. Following these allegations, Khera faced significant backlash from the BJP, leading to the Assam police filing a case against him on April 6 based on Sarma's complaint. Khera had approached the Telangana High Court, citing his Hyderabad residence, arguing that the FIR against him was politically motivated. Initially granted anticipatory bail by the High Court on April 10, Khera's relief was later revoked by the Supreme Court, which instructed him to seek recourse in the Assam court.