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Himanta wife passport row: Khera moves SC for anticipatory bail after setback from HC
On April 26, 2026, reports indicate that Pawan Khera moved the Supreme Court for anticipatory bail after a setback from the High Court in the Assam CM passport row case. The Supreme Court has stayed bail, citing a jurisdiction issue in the case.
Why It Matters
The development involves a high-profile political case and showcases how anticipatory bail and bail-stays are being used within the Supreme Court, with questions of jurisdiction in a case linked to the Assam Chief Minister.
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Khera moves Supreme Court for anticipatory bail after setback from High Court; SC stays bail citing jurisdiction issue in Assam CM passport row case
April 26, 2026
Reporters state that Pawan Khera has moved the Supreme Court for anticipatory bail following a setback from the High Court in the Assam Chief Minister's wife passport row case. The report also notes that the Supreme Court stayed bail in the case, with the court citing a jurisdiction issue related to the Assam CM passport row matter.