Nearly 50 Congress leaders launched a protest on the tarmac.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera was given interim bail hours after his dramatic arrest from the Delhi airport today, after being taken off a flight to Chhattisgarh capital Raipur over an alleged insult to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mr Khera was arrested over his controversial comments at a press conference recently. He had flubbed PM Modi's name while demanding a joint parliamentary probe into the Adani-Hindenburg row.
Here are the Highlights on Congress Leader Pawan Khera's Arrest:
"It's The Win Of Judiciary: Pawan Khera To NDTV
After walking out of the Dwarka court, Pawan Khera said "it's a win of the judiciary, and thanks to them for upholding my rights."
On the comments made against PM, Mr Khera said "whether it was a slip of tongue or not, I won't comment on it but it's an unsaid emergency."
"Without any notice being served to me, I was deplaned as if I am a terrorist. This is not the only example of people's lives and liberties being curtailed. It can happen to anyone tomorrow," Mr Khera said.
Pawan Khera comes out of Dwarka court after the Supreme Court said he shall be granted interim bail. The Congress leader will be travelling to Raipur tomorrow for a key party meeting.
This morning, Mr Khera was asked to get off a flight to Raipur, he was about to fly for a meeting of the All India Congress Committee (AICC).
Pawan Khera's plea seeking protection from arrest and clubbing of multiple FIRs will be listed on Monday (February 27), the Supreme Court directed.
Pawan Khera To Be Released On Interim Bail Till February 28: Supreme Court
The Congress leader has been granted interim bail till February 28. The Supreme Court said the interim bail shall be granted by Delhi's Dwarka court.
The Supreme Court has also sought response of Assam and Uttar Pradesh governments on clubbing of multiple FIRs against Mr Khera.
The Chief Justice of India said there has to be some level of discourse and "we are protecting you".
Supreme Court Says Pawan Khera Be Granted Interim Bail By Delhi Court
The Supreme Court says interim bail should be granted to Pawan Khera. The interim bail will be given in Delhi's Dwarka court.
Chief Justice of India said the petitioner (Pawan Khera) has apologised and would tender and unconditional apology
"We Are Seeking Interim Relief," Says Pawan Khera's Lawyer
"We are not pressing for quashing but there are multiple FIRs, we are seeking an interim relief," Pawan Khera's lawyer said.
Pawan Khera Should Have Avoided Word Play, Has Apologised, Supreme Court ToldCongress leader AM Singhvi, representing arrested party leader Pawan Khera, told the Supreme Court today that it was a play of words and personally should have been avoided. It was a "slip of tongue", said Mr Singhvi, adding that he made a mistake and has apologised.
Mr Singhvi was referring to the remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, over which the BJP had demanded Mr Khera's arrest.
Congress Moves Supreme Court After Pawan Khera's Arrest The Congress has moved the Supreme Court seeking consolidation of all cases filed across the country against arrested party leader Pawan Khera. His party colleague AM Singhvi mentioned the matter before Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today. The CJI asked him to mention the matter at 3 pm.
A request was received from Assam Police for assistance in the arrest of Pawan Khera and based upon the same, requisite local assistance was provided and upon requisition of Assam Police, Pawan Khera was detained from Terminal 1 of IGI Airport and has been subsequently arrested by the IO concerned of Assam Police, said Delhi Police sources.
Cops Deplane Congress's Pawan Khera In Delhi: Was Told Luggage Check
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday said that authorities flat out lied to him while trying to get him off a plane to Chhattisgarh, in a brazen violation of rules and his personal liberty. Later, as he was arrested and taken away by the Assam Police, he was ready to fight the "long battle".
BJP Had Demanded Pawan Khera's Arrest Over Allegedly Insulting PM ModiThe BJP had demanded Pawan Khera's arrest over allegations that he insulted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. An FIR was filed after a BJP leader filed a police complaint. At a recent press conference, Mr Khera flubbed PM Modi's name while demanding a joint parliamentary probe into the Adani-Hindenburg row. "If Narasimha Rao could form a JPC (Joint Parliamentary Committee), if Atal Bihari Vajpayee could form a JPC, then what problem does Narendra Gautam Das...sorry Damodardas...Modi have?" he said, appearing to confirm the middle name with a colleague. The BJP insists that Mr Khera's fumble was deliberate.
What IndiGo Said On Pawan Khera Being Deplaned From Raipur-Bound FlightIndiGo Airline said: "A passenger was deplaned by the police at the Delhi airport from Raipur-bound flight 6E 204. Some other passengers have also decided to deboard on their own accord. We are following the advice of the concerned authorities. The flight is delayed as of now and we regret the inconvenience caused to other passengers."
Pawan Khera Will Be Brought To Assam After Court's Permission: Assam Police
Congress Leader Pawan Khera Arrested By Assam Cops At Delhi Airport
Congress leader Pawan Khera was arrested by Assam cops at the Delhi airport today. This was after he was deplaned from a flight to Chhattisgarh capital Raipur. Assam Police have shown documents and taken Mr Khera into custody. Mr Khera and party colleague Randeep Surjewala are now in the airport lounge. Other Congress leaders have left on the bus to catch a flight. Assam police has asked Delhi police for assistance to facilitate the arrest and transit remand is expected to be taken for Pawan Khera before he is taken to Assam. Indigo has made arrangements for the passengers to board another aircraft as the flight was delayed.
"There Is No Sign Of Law And Order": Pawan Khera After Being Deplaned
"Modi Government Acting Like Bunch Of Goons": Congress's KC Venugopal
Was Instructed Not To Allow Pawan Khera On Flight As He Faces Case: IndiGo Official
An IndiGo Airlines official said there were instructions not to allow Pawan Khera on the flight because of a case against him. The BJP has demanded Mr Khera's arrest over allegations that he insulted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A BJP leader has filed a police complaint.
"Nothing But A Rattled Government And...": Congress After Pawan Khera DeplanedThe Congress alleged that Pawan Khera was stopped without an arrest warrant. An Assam Police team reportedly arrived at the airport to arrest the leader. "This is nothing but a rattled government and its high-handedness," said Congress's Supriya Shrinate.
"Was Told There's Issue With Baggage, Then Told I Can't Fly": Pawan Khera
"I was told that there is an issue with my baggage, though I only had hand baggage. They told me you can't fly. Then they said the DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police) will meet you. I have been waiting for a long time. There is no sign of law and order," Pawan Khera said.