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Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the principal accused in the case related to the death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, has approached the Supreme Court seeking bail after the Gauhati High Court rejected his plea, taking the legal battle to the country’s highest court.

 

Sources said Mahanta filed a special leave petition before the apex court after failing to secure relief from the Gauhati High Court. The matter has been listed for hearing on Tuesday and is expected to draw considerable attention given the public profile of the case.

 

The move comes amid ongoing proceedings in a case that has remained in the spotlight across Assam since the death of renowned singer and composer Zubeen Garg in September 2025. The case has generated widespread public interest, with developments being closely followed by the music fraternity, civil society groups and the public.

 

Mahanta’s latest petition follows a series of setbacks for the accused in lower courts. Earlier, a Special Fast Track Court rejected the bail applications of four other accused, Sandipan Garg, Amritprabha Mahanta, Nandeshwar Bora and Paresh Baishya — and directed that they remain in judicial custody while the trial proceeds.

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Following the rejection of his bail plea, Mahanta appointed a new legal counsel to represent him in the ongoing proceedings, signalling a fresh legal strategy as he seeks relief from the Supreme Court.

 

The Gauhati High Court had earlier reserved its verdict on Mahanta’s bail application after hearing extensive arguments from both the defence and the prosecution. The matter was heard by Justice Mitali Thakuria.

 

During the proceedings, counsel appearing for Mahanta argued that he should be granted bail, while Assam Advocate General Devajit Lon Saikia strongly opposed the plea and urged the court to reject the application, citing the nature and seriousness of the allegations involved in the case.

 

The High Court subsequently declined to grant relief, prompting Mahanta to move the apex court.

 

The Supreme Court’s decision on whether to entertain the plea and grant bail could mark a significant development in the case, which continues to attract intense public and media scrutiny. Further developments are expected after the matter comes up for hearing on Tuesday.