The Supreme Court has granted Congress leader Pawa Khera anticipatory bail in a forgery and criminal case instituted on a complaint filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa’s wife, saying the case appears to be motivated by political rivalry and does not warrant custodial interrogation.
A Bench headed by Justice J.K. Maheshwari cautioned the State of Assam against using the power to arrest so casually, to strike a blow at a political rival. The 22-page order said the right to personal liberty cannot be jeopardised lightly.
