Assam challenges Khera's bail in Supreme Court
Analysis based on 35 articles · First reported Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 15, 2026
This legal dispute, involving a prominent political figure and a state government, could lead to increased scrutiny of political discourse and legal processes in India. The involvement of the India — Supreme Court of India adds a layer of uncertainty to the outcome, potentially affecting public perception of the involved political parties and legal institutions.
The event centers around a legal dispute initiated by India — Assam against Pawan Khera, a leader of the India — Indian National Congress. Khera made allegations on April 5 that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of India — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, possessed multiple passports and undeclared foreign property. Following these allegations, Assam — Assam Police registered a case against Khera under various sections of the BNS, including false statements related to elections and cheating. Khera, residing in Hyderabad, sought and was granted one-week transit anticipatory bail by the India — Telangana High Court on April 10. This bail came with conditions, including a personal bond, cooperation with the investigation, and approaching the competent jurisdictional court in India — Assam within the stipulated period. The India — Assam government has since moved the India — Supreme Court of India to challenge the India — Telangana High Court's order, arguing against the maintainability of the anticipatory bail petition outside India — Assam's jurisdiction. Abhishek Singhvi, representing Khera, has alleged political vendetta, while Devajit Saikia, representing India — Assam, has denied such motives.
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