'The grounds shown by the investigating officer (IO) for issuance of non-bailable warrant were 'entirely based on presumptions and conjectures, and are not supported by any material on record',' the court said.
The chief minister is 'more upset with the Assam police than with Pawan Khera.'
What began as a war of words has now turned into a sharp political and legal confrontation, with both sides digging in.
The Gauhati High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail petition of Congress leader Pawan Khera regarding allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera has moved the Gauhati High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a criminal case filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, over allegations related to multiple passports and undisclosed overseas assets.
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The Supreme Court has refused to entertain Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea seeking protection against possible coercive action until April 20 in a case lodged against him for levelling allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
An Assam Police team is questioning Congress leader Pawan Khera in Delhi regarding allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family.
The Telangana High Court has granted temporary anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by Assam police over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
The Telangana High Court has adjourned the hearing on Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail petition related to a case filed by the Assam government over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. The court will resume hearing on April 10.
Industrialist Pawan Ruia has been arrested by the West Bengal Police in connection with a multi-crore fraud case involving shell companies and cryptocurrency-based money laundering.
The Telangana High Court has granted transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed against him by Assam police over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
AICC leader Pawan Khera has accused the CPI(M) and BJP of having a tacit understanding in the Kerala Assembly elections, alleging that both parties are deliberately fielding weak candidates to help each other. Khera expressed confidence in the Congress-led UDF's victory due to strong anti-incumbency sentiment.
A day after the Assam police searched his Delhi residence, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday moved the Telangana high court seeking anticipatory bail in a case filed in Guwahati in connection with his allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress leader Pawan Khera of attempting to contact militant groups to influence election results, stating that several FIRs have been registered against him and an investigation is underway.
A Pawan Hans helicopter with seven people on board crashed into the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. All passengers and crew members were rescued and admitted to a hospital. A technical snag is suspected to be the cause of the crash.
With 8,931 days in office as head of government covering his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and as Prime Minister, PM Modi has overtaken Chamling's record of 8,930 days.
A man accused of cheating a job aspirant of Rs 10 lakh has been arrested in Beed district after being on the run for over a year.
Hockey India has announced a 36-member core probable group for the upcoming senior men's national coaching camp, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru from April 20 to May 9.
A man in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his two daughters after they allegedly stole a mobile phone.
Two habitual offenders wanted in an attempt to murder were arrested after an exchange of fire with the police in southwest Delhi's Dwarka, an official said on Friday.
The Gauhati High Court heard arguments for Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea, filed after an FIR by the Assam CM's wife alleging multiple passports. Khera's counsel argued he is not a flight risk and his arrest is unnecessary, while the Assam Advocate General opposed the bail.
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The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has commenced its national judges course for 2026, aimed at developing qualified and competent judges to strengthen the technical ecosystem of shooting in India.
Four Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district on Friday, police officials said.
The body of a 58-year-old woman labourer was discovered near a brick kiln in Sonipat, Haryana, prompting a police investigation into a suspected murder.
Three police personnel in Uttar Pradesh, including a station house officer (SHO), have been suspended following the emergence of an audio clip on social media in which they allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 1.85 lakh.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has denied allegations made by the Congress party that his wife possesses multiple passports and concealed property information, vowing to take legal action against the Congress leader who made the claims.
Police in Meerut have arrested three individuals, including a woman, following the deaths of three men who consumed liquor from the same bottle. Investigations suggest the incident was a planned poisoning, not a case of toxic alcohol.
Police in Meerut have arrested three individuals, including a woman, following the deaths of three men who consumed liquor from the same bottle. Investigations suggest the incident was a planned poisoning, not a case of toxic alcohol.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly criticised the Congress party for making what he claims are unverified allegations against him and his family, including accusations of undeclared assets and multiple passports held by his wife. Sarma has vowed to pursue legal action against Congress leaders, including Pawan Khera, and has accused them of spreading misinformation.
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a forest guard in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, who was killed during an operation targeting illegal sand mining. The incident has sparked a Supreme Court hearing and involves members of a political party.
Leading kabaddi players from India's men's and women's teams are participating in a high-performance strength and conditioning camp to prepare for the Asian Games in Japan.
Eleven people, including children, were killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district, triggered by a suspected brake failure in a truck.
Police have arrested the main accused in the death of a forest guard who was allegedly crushed by a tractor-trolley during an operation against illegal sand mining in Morena, Madhya Pradesh.
A 50-year-old man was shot dead in a village in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute. Police have launched an investigation and taken two people into custody.
An inmate in Neemka jail, Haryana, threw hot oil on another prisoner, causing severe burns and eye damage. The incident follows a recent murder in the same jail, raising concerns about security.
A man in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while a friend was recording him loading a pistol. The incident was captured on video, showing the man receiving instructions on loading the weapon before the fatal shot.
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