‘Truth has won and justice prevailed’, says Congress after Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a criminal case linked to a complaint by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. The court observed that the case seemed driven by political rivalry and did not justify custodial interrogation. Congress leader Pramod Tiwari welcomed the decision, stating that truth and justice had prevailed.
- ▪The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera.
- ▪The case was filed on a complaint by the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- ▪The court noted the case appears motivated by political rivalry.
- ▪Custodial interrogation was deemed unwarranted by the Supreme Court.
- ▪Congress leader Pramod Tiwari stated that truth had won and justice had prevailed.
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Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Friday (May 1, 2026) reacted to the Supreme Court granting anticipatory bail to party leader Pawan Khera, claiming that "truth has won and justice has prevailed."The Supreme Court has granted Congress leader Pawan Khera anticipatory bail in a 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.
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