In a recent development, the Supreme Court rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera’s plea for protection from arrest and declined to extend his transit anticipatory bail in connection with a defamation case in Assam. The court advised Khera to seek relief from the competent court in Assam and clarified that the previous orders from other courts should not influence the Assam court’s decision.
Khera’s lawyer requested an extension of protection until Tuesday, citing the expiration of the earlier granted bail. However, the Supreme Court refused the plea, questioning the petitioner’s conduct and emphasizing the need for immediate action before the Assam court. The court highlighted discrepancies in the documents submitted and stressed the importance of rectifying such errors promptly.
The Supreme Court had earlier stayed the transit anticipatory bail granted to Khera by the Telangana High Court, expressing concerns about the jurisdictional basis of the petition. The court emphasized the need for Khera to address the legal proceedings in Assam independently and clarified that the interim orders should not influence the final decision.
