The Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case related to allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. The court noted the dispute appeared to stem from political rivalry and delivered its order after reserving the verdict a day earlier

The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on Congress leader Pawan Khera’s plea against the Gauhati High Court’s denial of anticipatory bail in a case linked to alleged remarks against the Assam CM’s wife. The hearing saw arguments over defamation, forgery claims, and the need for custodial interrogation