Gauhati High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail for Pawan Khera in Defamation Case The Gauhati High Court on Friday denied a request for anticipatory bail filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in a defamation case involving Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The court emphasized that the allegations against Sharma, a private individual, extended beyond defamation to include serious offenses such as forgery and cheating. The decision followed a review of the case’s legal framework and the nature of the accusations. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Khera, argued that the case was politically motivated and that the allegations against Sharma were fabricated to gain political advantage. He also questioned the necessity of custodial interrogation, asserting that the case did not warrant such measures. However, the court rejected these arguments, stating that Khera had not cooperated with the investigation and that the case was aimed at "furthering ends of justice." The court ordered custodial interrogation to verify the authenticity of the documents cited by Khera, including the source and associates involved in collecting them. The case originated from Khera’s claims during a press conference days before the Assam elections, where he alleged that Sharma held multiple passports and undisclosed overseas assets. Specifically, he accused her of possessing passports from the UAE, Egypt, and Antigua-Barbuda, as well as two properties in Dubai and assets in shell companies. In response, Sharma filed a criminal complaint against Khera and others under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to cheating, defamation, forgery of valuable wills, and intentional insult.#abhishek_manu_singhvi #himanta_biswa_sarma #gauhati_high_court #pawan_khera #riniki_bhuyan_sharma
Abhishek Manu Singhvi Discloses Assets Worth Rs 2,869 Crore in Rajya Sabha Election Affidavit Congress Rajya Sabha candidate and senior Supreme Court advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi has disclosed assets worth over Rs 2,860.36 crore jointly held with his wife in his election affidavit for the Rajya Sabha polls. The document also reveals that his collection of artworks and paintings is valued at more than Rs 25 crore. Singhvi’s declared income has shown a significant increase over the past five financial years. According to the affidavit, his earnings totaled over Rs 374 crore in 2024–25, Rs 333 crore in 2023–24, Rs 359 crore in 2022–23, Rs 290 crore in 2021–22, and Rs 158 crore in 2020–21. This brings his total income for the five-year period to more than Rs 1,516 crore. The affidavit includes an unusually detailed breakdown of household and office appliances under the “other fixed assets” category, a level of specificity rarely seen in election filings. For instance, the value of a computer listed in the document has depreciated to Rs 163, compared to Rs 454 in the 2024 affidavit. Unlike many high-net-worth individuals, Singhvi has not declared any outstanding loans. He is a member of the Congress Working Committee and holds a PhD from Oxford University. Another Rajya Sabha contender, Vem Narender Reddy, declared movable and immovable family assets worth over Rs 41 crore in his affidavit. He also stated that no criminal cases are pending against him and that he has never been convicted in any legal matter. Meanwhile, the nomination of independent candidate Kante Sayanna was rejected by election authorities for failing to meet the required proposer threshold. As a result, Singhvi and Reddy were elected to the Rajya Sabha without opposition.#abhishek_manu_singhvi #rajya_sabha #congress_working_committee #oxford_university #kante_sayanna
Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi Discloses Over ₹2,800 Crore Assets, Income Exceeding ₹1,500 Crore in Last Five Years Congress Rajya Sabha candidate and senior Supreme Court advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi has disclosed assets worth over ₹2,860.36 crore jointly held with his wife in his election affidavit for the Rajya Sabha polls from Telangana, as reported by The New Indian Express. The document, filed as part of the electoral process, outlines his financial disclosures for the past five years. According to the affidavit, Singhvi's total income during the five-year period surpassed ₹1,516 crore. This includes annual earnings of over ₹374 crore in 2024–25, ₹333 crore in 2023–24, ₹359 crore in 2022–23, ₹290 crore in 2021–22, and ₹158 crore in 2020–21. The figures highlight a significant increase in his declared income over the past decade. The affidavit also mentions that Singhvi owns artworks and paintings valued at more than ₹25 crore. These disclosures are part of the mandatory financial declarations required for candidates contesting elections in India. The data provides insight into the financial standing of prominent political figures and their assets, which are subject to public scrutiny under electoral laws. The information was shared by The New Indian Express, which reported on the details of Singhvi's financial disclosures. Such declarations are typically made to ensure transparency and compliance with electoral regulations, though they do not necessarily reflect the candidate's net worth or personal wealth. The details remain part of the public record and are accessible to voters and electoral authorities.#abhishek_manu_singhvi #the_new_indian_express #rajya_sabha #telangana #supreme_court
