SC Halts Khera’s Transit Bail, Asks Him to Move Assam Court

Congress leader Pawan Khera faced a setback on Wednesday as the Supreme Court stayed the transit anticipatory bail granted to him by the Telangana High Court in a passport-related case . The interim order came after the Assam government challenged the April 10 ruling, with a bench of Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar issuing notices to Khera and seeking his response within three weeks. The court, however, clarified that Khera is free to approach a competent court in Assam to seek anticipatory bail, keeping his legal options open despite the setback.

The case originates from allegations made by Khera against Riniki Bhuyan Sharma , wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma , where he claimed she possessed multiple passports and held undisclosed assets abroad. The Sharma family strongly denied the charges, calling the documents AI-generated and part of a misinformation campaign allegedly linked to Pakistan-based social media networks. The controversy quickly escalated into a political flashpoint, with Sarma issuing a stern warning that the Assam Police would track down those responsible and hinting at a wider conspiracy involving Rahul Gandhi . With the Supreme Court’s stay now in effect, attention shifts to Khera’s next legal move as the case continues to unfold with both legal and political ramifications.