Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court on Friday rejected the bail application of Siddhartha Sarma, one of the prime accused in the alleged murder conspiracy linked to the death of noted Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, dealing another setback to the former manager of the late artiste. A senior lawyer said that Sarma’s bail plea was dismissed by the court of Judicial Magistrate Mitali Thakuria.This is the second time the High Court has rejected his plea for bail in the case.Earlier, Sarma, …
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New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Assam government on a bail plea filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the high-profile case relating to the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last year.A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order while hearing a special leave petition (SLP) filed by Mahanta challenging the Gauhati High Court’s refusal to grant him bail in the case.The apex court sought a response from the…
Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Assam’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday will submit video footage related to celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore, marking a significant development in the ongoing trial before a Fast Track Court here.A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CID appeared before the court carrying several electronic devices and digital evidence as proceedings resumed in one of the state’s most closely watched criminal cases.Sources associated …
Guwahati, June 11 (IANS) Siddhartha Sarma, one of the accused in the sensational Zubeen Garg death case and former manager of the late Assamese singer, on Thursday approached the Gauhati High Court challenging a Fast Track Court order and seeking the reopening of his firm, Mahabir Aqua, along with the defreezing of bank accounts linked to the establishment.Legal sources said that Sarma filed a petition before the High Court contesting the findings of the Fast Track Court and seeking relief on mu…
Guwahati, June 4 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court on Thursday did not entertain the bail plea of Siddhartha Sarma, one of the prime accused in the high-profile death case involving Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, resulting in the scheduled hearing not taking place.According to legal sources, the bail application filed by Sarma was not accepted for hearing by the Bench of Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia. As a result, no substantive hearing on the plea was conducted on Thursday.Meanwhile, Chetan Dhiracharia…
Guwahati, June 2 (IANS) The bail plea hearing of Siddhartha Sarma, the prime accused in the alleged death case involving Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, is scheduled to be held on June 4 at the Gauhati High Court. According to court sources, the matter will be heard in the court of Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia.Siddhartha Sarma had earlier moved the Gauhati High Court seeking bail after his plea was rejected by a fast-track court.The fast-track court had earlier denied him bail after considering the …
Guwahati, May 29 (IANS) Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia on Friday cited multiple grounds while opposing the bail plea of festival organiser and prime accused Shyamkanu Mahanta in Assam’s iconic musician Zubeen Garg’s death probe, stating that the accused could abscond if granted bail by the court. The Gauhati High Court rejected the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta on Friday. Earlier, a Fast Track Court had also dismissed Mahanta’s bail application in connection with the sensational case t…
Guwahati, May 29 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court has rejected the bail plea of festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the prime accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, officials said on Friday. Earlier, a fast track court had also dismissed Mahanta’s bail application in connection with the case that had triggered widespread public reaction across Assam.Sources said the High Court, while hearing the matter, took note of the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing investigation before re…
Guwahati, May 26 (IANS) The hearing in the case linked to death probe of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg continued on Tuesday, with a Fast Track Court in Guwahati framing charges against seven accused people.The court of Fast Track Judge Sharmila Bhuyan framed charges after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and defence sides in connection with the case.Public prosecutor Ziaur Kamar, speaking to reporters after the hearing, said the court was satisfied with the submissions made durin…
Guwahati, May 22 (IANS) The Gauhati High Court is scheduled to hear the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta on Friday, an accused in the death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg. This will be the second hearing on Mahanta’s bail application before the bench of Justice Mitali Thakuria.During the first hearing held on May 15, the court had directed the concerned parties to submit an additional affidavit by May 18.Mahanta, known as the organiser of the popular Northeast festival, has been lodged in ja…