SC clubs all FIRs against Pawan Khera to Lucknow, extends interim bail till April 10

Congress leader Pawan Khera was arrested by the Assam Police last month over his alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month.

Updated on: Mar 20, 2023, 17:27:11 IST

By HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

The Supreme Court on Monday clubbed and transferred the three FIRs against Congress leader Pawan Khera to Lucknow in connection with his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month.

The top court also extended his interim bail till April 10, asking Khera to obtain regular bail from the Lucknow court by then; also records his unconditional apology.

On February 23, Khera was arrested by the Assam Police in a controversial fashion after being de-boarded from an IndiGo flight to Raipur by the Delhi Police and detained. He was detained till the Assam Police arrived to arrest him in connection with his alleged derogatory remarks against the prime minister.

Khera was heading to Raipur to attend the Congress plenary session. Shortly before the plane was scheduled to depart, the Congress leader was asked to de-board, being told that there was a ‘problem’ with the airline tag on his luggage. The leader said he had no check-in bags.

Congress leader Pawan Khera (File Photo)

After exiting the plane, Khera was told he could not leave because a DCP-rank officer of Delhi Police was about to arrest him.

During a presser on Adani issue on February 17, Khera had referred to PM Modi as ‘Narendra Gautamdas Modi’. Later, he appeared to have corrected himself immediately. The press briefing was held to flag the Congress' demands for a JPC probe into allegations against the Adani Group by a report by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Follow India news real-time updates and the latest news covered on Hindustan Times, featuring today's critical updates on Sonam Wangchuk LIVE and more across India.