Supreme Court of India · 2026-04-30
Pawan Khera vs State Of Assam
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Pawan Khera
- Respondent
- State Of Assam
- Author
- J.K. Maheshwari
- Bench
- J.K. Maheshwari
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court considered an appeal against the refusal of anticipatory bail by the Gauhati High Court in a criminal case involving multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The Court examined whether the High Court's decision was justified given the nature of the allegations and the appellant's role as a political office bearer. The Court ultimately disposed of the appeal, emphasizing the importance of balancing individual liberty with the state's interest in maintaining law and order. The case underscores the Court's approach to bail in cases involving serious allegations under new criminal statutes.