Twisha Sharma, a 31-year-old from Noida, died by hanging at her home in Bhopal weeks after marrying advocate Samarth Sharma in December 2025. Her husband and mother-in-law were granted anticipatory bail by a local court, with reports saying police did not oppose the plea. Twisha’s family alleges sustained harassment, emotional abuse, and pressure to terminate a pregnancy, along with accusations of infidelity. They are seeking a second post-mortem at AIIMS Delhi and plan to challenge the bail in the High Court.
Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before Assam Police Crime Branch for a second consecutive day, cooperating with the investigation. The action follows cases filed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. Khera faces charges including defamation and forgery. Earlier, the Supreme Court had granted him anticipatory bail, making the latest appearances closely watched.
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Nida Khan, accused in a Nashik case alleging sexual harassment and forced religious conversion, has been remanded to judicial custody after being arrested on May 7. The police allege exploitation and attempts at forceful conversion, with multiple FIRs under investigation. Khan, who is pregnant, was denied anticipatory bail earlier as the case moves through the legal process.
A Nashik court refused anticipatory bail to Nida Khan, a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee, amid allegations of sexual harassment and forcible religious conversion. The order, reported by PTI, means Khan will not be shielded from arrest at this stage. The case will now proceed through the legal process as accusations remain under investigation.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, prompting the party to accuse the Assam government of trying to intimidate him. Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi pointed to the court’s remarks on the Assam Chief Minister’s conduct, urging him to reflect and express regret. The ruling permits an inquiry without arrest.
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a politically charged case tied to allegations that he held multiple passports and offshore assets. The matter escalated after the Assam CM’s wife filed the claims, and Khera’s bail plea had earlier been rejected by the Gauhati High Court, prompting the latest top-court decision amid sharp political reactions.
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The Supreme Court has reserved its decision on Congress leader Pawan Khera’s plea for anticipatory bail. The dispute stems from allegations of defamation and forgery involving statements related to the wife of Assam’s Chief Minister. Khera says his remarks amount only to defamation, while Assam Police claim he used forged documents and want custody to probe accomplices, including alleged foreign involvement.
The Supreme Court clarified that courts may reject anticipatory bail, but cannot direct an accused to surrender before the trial court. The observation came after the Jharkhand High Court, despite denying anticipatory bail, ordered the accused to surrender. The apex court held that such a direction is outside the court’s jurisdiction while dealing with anticipatory bail pleas.
A Nashik court denied interim protection to Nida Khan, accused in an alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment case tied to the Tata Consultancy Services Nashik office. The court deferred the hearing on her anticipatory bail plea to April 27, leaving her without immediate legal cover while the case proceeds.
The Gauhati High Court has rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea linked to allegations involving Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. Criminal cases were filed by Sarma’s wife. After the Supreme Court directed Khera to approach the Gauhati High Court, the petition was heard and the HC has now refused relief.
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