Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea rejected by Gauhati High Court.

Guwahati: The Guwahati High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail petition of Congress leader Pawan Khera. Pawan Khera had sought bail from the court in a criminal case filed by Assam Chief Minister’s wife, Rinki Bhuiyan Sarma. The wife of Himanta Biswa Sarma filed this case regarding allegations made by Pawan Khera concerning multiple passports and undisclosed properties abroad.

Court had reserved the verdict on Tuesday

On Tuesday, senior lawyers Abhishek Manu Singhvi and K.N. Chaudhary appeared in court on behalf of Pawan Khera. Meanwhile, Advocate General Devajit Saikia appeared on behalf of the Assam government. The hearing on this matter lasted about three hours in the Guwahati High Court on Tuesday. After this, the court had reserved its verdict.

On Tuesday, senior lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued that there is no risk of the petitioner fleeing, so he should be granted bail. He also argued that this is at most a case of criminal defamation, which can only proceed through a private complaint. Meanwhile, Advocate General Devajit Saikia, appearing for the Assam government, argued in court that this is not an ordinary defamation case. He said the main offenses are fraud and forgery.

Pawan Khera had made allegations against Rinki Bhuiyan Sarma

It is noteworthy that on April 5, Pawan Khera held press conferences in Delhi and Guwahati, alleging that Rinki Bhuiyan Sarma has properties abroad. The day after Congress leader Pawan Khera’s allegations, Rinki Bhuiyan Sarma filed a criminal case against Pawan Khera and others at the Guwahati Crime Branch police station under various sections of the BNS.

On April 5, Pawan Khera alleged that Rinki Bhuiyan Sarma holds multiple passports and has properties abroad.
On April 7, Assam Police raided Pawan Khera’s residence in Delhi.
On April 10, Pawan Khera received one week of anticipatory bail from the Telangana High Court.
On April 15, the Supreme Court stayed the Telangana High Court’s decision.
On April 24, the Guwahati High Court rejected Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail petition.

Guwahati High Court

The Guwahati High Court, established in 1948, is the highest judicial body in the Indian states of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. Originally known as the High Court of Assam, it was renamed after the capital city Guwahati and later gained jurisdiction over the northeastern states as they were formed. The court operates from its historic building in Guwahati, symbolizing the region’s legal and administrative heritage.

Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court, located in Hyderabad, is the highest judicial body for the state of Telangana, India. It was established on January 1, 2019, following the bifurcation of the combined High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which itself originated from the historic Madras High Court. The court operates from a building originally constructed in 1919 as the Hyderabad High Court, reflecting the region’s legal heritage.

Supreme Court

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Guwahati High Court

The Guwahati High Court, established in 1948, is the highest judicial body for the northeastern Indian states of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. Originally known as the High Court of Assam, it was renamed after the city of Guwahati to reflect its location and expanded jurisdiction. It serves as a key institution for upholding the rule of law in the region, with its foundation rooted in India’s post-independence judicial framework.

Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court, located in Hyderabad, is the highest judicial body for the Indian state of Telangana. It was established on January 1, 2019, following the bifurcation of the earlier Andhra Pradesh High Court, which had been housed in the historic 1919 building known as the “High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad” during the Nizam era. The court serves as a key symbol of the state’s legal identity after its formation in 2014.

Supreme Court

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Delhi

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Guwahati

Guwahati is the largest city in the Indian state of Assam, serving as a major gateway to Northeast India. Its history dates back to ancient times, when it was known as Pragjyotishpura, the capital of the Varman dynasty, and later became a key center under the Ahom kingdom. Today, it is renowned for the Kamakhya Temple, a significant Hindu pilgrimage site, and its vibrant cultural heritage.

Assam

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Hyderabad

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Madras High Court

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