The Supreme Court today refused to grant Congress leader Pawan Khera protection from arrest and declined his plea to extend the duration of transit anticipatory bail in connection with the FIR lodged in Assam over his alleged defamatory remarks against the wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Bench has also asked Pawan Khera to approach the competent court in Assam for anticipatory bail, refusing his request to extend relief till Tuesday. The Justice Maheshwari-led Bench also clarified that if the jurisdictional court is not functioning, a request can be made for urgent listing, which will be considered in accordance with law.