PolityGS-II· 1 min read
Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Pawan Khera
Why in news?
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a criminal case filed by the Assam CM's wife, citing potential political motivation.
Key points
- Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera.
- The case was instituted on a complaint by the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa.
- The court observed that the case might be motivated by political rivalry.
- The court stated that custodial interrogation was not warranted.
Background & context
Anticipatory bail is a pre-arrest bail, granted by a court to a person who has apprehends arrest.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Anticipatory bail can be granted by the High Court and the Court of Session under Section 438 of the CrPC.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Polity - Judiciary, Law and Justice; Governance.