Guwahati court rejects Assam Police plea for NBW against Congress leader Pawan Khera

way2barak April 20: A local court in Guwahati has rejected a plea by Assam Police seeking issuance of a non-bailable warrant against Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife over allegations related to multiple passports and foreign property.The order was passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Kamrup (Metro), on April 7, with the copy made public on April 19.In its order, the court observed that the grounds cited by the investigating officer were “entirely based on presumptions and conjectures” and were not backed by material evidence on record.

The court also noted that since the case is cognisable and involves non-bailable offences, the investigating officer already has the authority to arrest the accused under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in accordance with guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court of India.

“In view of the above, the prayer for issuance of a Non-Bailable Warrant cannot be acceded to and hence rejected at this stage,” the Court said .