Pawan Khera's Bail Hearing in Telangana High Court Sparks Tensions
"Cowboy, International Khiladi": Pawan Khera Bail Hearing Gets Heated
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The pre-arrest bail hearing of Congress leader Pawan Khera in the Telangana High Court became contentious as lawyers exchanged heated remarks. Khera is facing charges filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma related to allegations of forgery and defamation. The court has reserved its order for Friday.
- 01Pawan Khera is seeking pre-arrest bail in Telangana High Court amid serious allegations.
- 02Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma filed a complaint leading to the charges against Khera.
- 03The hearing featured intense exchanges, with lawyers using phrases like 'constitutional cowboys'.
- 04Khera's lawyer argued he is not a flight risk and is willing to cooperate with authorities.
- 05The court will announce its decision on the bail request on Friday.
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Pawan Khera, a Congress spokesperson, faced a heated pre-arrest bail hearing in the Telangana High Court due to allegations made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera is accused of forgery, cheating, and defamation related to claims that Sarma and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, hold foreign passports and assets. Khera's senior advocate, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, argued that the charges were politically motivated and emphasized that Khera is willing to cooperate with the investigation. In contrast, Assam's Advocate General, Devajit Saikia, labeled Khera an 'international khiladi' and argued that he poses a flight risk, citing pending cases against him. The court reserved its order on the bail application for Friday, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the political figures involved.
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The outcome of this case could influence political dynamics in Assam and Telangana, affecting public perception of political accountability.
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