The Supreme Court’s order in Pawan Khera v. State of Assam is not just another anticipatory bail order it is a quiet but firm reminder that the criminal process cannot be allowed to become a vehicle of political rivalry. The Chief Minister’s own words, the Court found, were a part of the record it could not ignore.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized the responsibility of Advocates on Record (AoRs) after a main counsel’s absence led to an unprepared proxy counsel requesting an adjournment on May 6. The court sought an explanation from the absent AoR and adjourned the case for six weeks, underlining the critical role of AoRs in legal proceedings.
