This Article is From Feb 23, 2023

Highlights: Pawan Khera To Be Granted Interim Bail By Delhi Court, Says Supreme Court

Highlights: Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera was given interim bail hours after his dramatic arrest from the Delhi airport today,

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Nearly 50 Congress leaders launched a protest on the tarmac.

New Delhi:

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:

Feb 23, 2023 18:47 (IST)
"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.
Feb 23, 2023 18:38 (IST)
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).

Feb 23, 2023 15:49 (IST)
Pawan Khera's plea seeking protection from arrest and clubbing of multiple FIRs will be listed on Monday (February 27), the Supreme Court directed.
Feb 23, 2023 15:46 (IST)
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.
Feb 23, 2023 15:40 (IST)
The Chief Justice of India said there has to be some level of discourse and "we are protecting you".
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Feb 23, 2023 15:39 (IST)
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.
Feb 23, 2023 15:32 (IST)
Chief Justice of India said the petitioner (Pawan Khera) has apologised and would tender and unconditional apology
Feb 23, 2023 15:31 (IST)
"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.
Feb 23, 2023 15:12 (IST)
Pawan Khera Should Have Avoided Word Play, Has Apologised, Supreme Court Told
Congress 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.
Feb 23, 2023 14:29 (IST)
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.
Feb 23, 2023 14:26 (IST)
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.
Feb 23, 2023 14:18 (IST)
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".
Feb 23, 2023 14:15 (IST)
Watch: Commotion Inside Plane Over Pawan Khera - "How Can You Do This?"
Pawan Khera, a senior Congress spokesperson, was forced to exit an IndiGo flight and arrested by Assam cops at Delhi airport today. He was flying with a large group of Congress leaders to Raipur for a meeting of the All India Congress Committee (AICC).

Feb 23, 2023 13:45 (IST)
BJP Had Demanded Pawan Khera's Arrest Over Allegedly Insulting PM Modi
The 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.
Feb 23, 2023 13:42 (IST)
What IndiGo Said On Pawan Khera Being Deplaned From Raipur-Bound Flight
IndiGo 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."
Feb 23, 2023 13:41 (IST)
Pawan Khera Will Be Brought To Assam After Court's Permission: Assam Police
Feb 23, 2023 13:39 (IST)
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.
Feb 23, 2023 13:05 (IST)
"BJP Worried": Chhattisgarh Chief Minister To NDTV As Leader Deplaned
"Pawan Khera has not done any crime for which he should be deplaned," said Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.

Feb 23, 2023 13:01 (IST)
"There Is No Sign Of Law And Order": Pawan Khera After Being Deplaned
Feb 23, 2023 12:58 (IST)
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