Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Pawan Khera’s Anticipatory Bail Plea

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on an anticipatory bail plea filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera regarding a defamation and forgery case registered by the Assam Police.

The Bench heard arguments concerning allegations Khera made about the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma holding multiple foreign passports.

Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Khera, argued the case stems from "political vendetta" and that custodial interrogation is unnecessary for public statements.

Conversely, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, for the Assam Police, contended Khera used "doctored" documents, requiring custody to identify accomplices and investigate potential foreign interference.

[Pawan Khera v. State of Assam]