The Gauhati High Court has approved the setting up of an exclusive fast-track sessions court to conduct day-to-day hearings in the Zubeen Garg death case, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday.
Baksa district judge Sharmila Bhuyan has been nominated to preside over the court, which will hear the matter on a daily basis in a bid to expedite proceedings.
Describing the development as “a significant milestone in our collective pursuit of justice”, Sarma said the decision reflects the state’s commitment to ensuring a swift judicial process in a case that has drawn widespread public attention.
“The Hon’ble Chief Justice… has been pleased to nominate Smt. Sharmila Bhuyan… to preside over an exclusive fast-track sessions court for conducting day-to-day trial proceedings,” the Chief Minister said.
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The move follows a decision by the Assam Cabinet last month to approach the High Court seeking the constitution of a fast-track court for the case.
Zubeen Garg, 52, died on September 19 last year while swimming in Singapore, where he had travelled to attend the North East India Festival. His death prompted a detailed probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam Police’s CID.
The SIT subsequently filed a charge sheet before a local court in Assam, naming seven accused in connection with the case.
Sarma said the fast-track court would “greatly expedite the judicial process” and help deliver timely justice.
He also expressed gratitude to Ashutosh Kumar for approving the state’s request, calling it a step that strengthens the cause of justice.
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