Gauhati HC: "Dragged an Innocent Lady into Controversy", Custodial Interrogation of Pawan Khera Necessary

The Gauhati High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, citing the necessity of custodial interrogation.

The case involves allegations that Khera used forged documents to claim the wife of Assam’s Chief Minister holds multiple foreign passports and undisclosed overseas assets.

The Court observed that while targeting a political rival may be rhetoric, dragging a private citizen into controversy for political mileage constitutes a serious offence. Emphasizing that interrogation is essential to identify associates involved in providing the allegedly fraudulent materials. 

This decision follows the Supreme Court’s direction for Khera to seek relief directly from the Gauhati High Court.

[Pawan Khera v. The State of Assam]