bail plea

One of the key accused in the death case of Assam's iconic musician Zubeen Garg, the festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta's bail plea will come up for hearing before the Gauhati High Court on Friday.

JUSTICE MITALI TAKES OVER

In a significant development, a Judge of the Gauhati High Court stepped aside from presiding over the bail application filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, a suspect linked to the Zubeen Garg case. The fast-track court had earlier rejected Mahanta's bail request, citing concerns over potential flight risk.

In a recent session, a specialized fast-track court deliberated on the bail application presented by Shekharjyoti Goswami, a close associate of the beloved late singer Zubeen Garg, whose untimely passing in Singapore last September has stirred much controversy. Currently, Goswami and six co-defendants are behind bars.

'Advance Copy Of Petition To Be Given To Govts'

A Bhopal court denied anticipatory bail to lawyer Samarth Singh, accused of abusing his wife Twisha Sharma, whose recent death has sparked dowry harassment claims. Police have announced a Rs 10,000 reward for information leading to Singh's arrest, with efforts underway to prevent him from fleeing the country. His bail plea alleged Sharma was a drug addict undergoing psychiatric treatment.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Patna High Court has put a halt to the arrest of RJD MLA Osama Shahab, who stands accused in a theft and extortion scandal. This judicial relief came after the court reviewed his plea for anticipatory bail and called for the investigation diary from the Siwan police.

The Supreme Court has given Kannada actor Darshan a year to approach for bail if his trial in the Renukaswamy murder case shows no substantial progress. The court directed the Karnataka government to ensure 60 witnesses are examined within this period, urging the trial court to avoid adjournments on flimsy grounds.

Noida woman Twisha Sharma was found dead at her marital home in Bhopal, with her mother-in-law alleging psychiatric issues and drug use. Twisha's family claims dowry harassment and murder, refusing the body and demanding a second post-mortem. Police are investigating and have announced a reward for her absconding husband.

The Orissa High Court denied bail to a man accused of impersonating an advocate and appearing in court with another's enrolment number. The court deemed the act a fraud on the judiciary and a crime against society, noting the petitioner's repeated failure to provide valid credentials and his nine criminal antecedents.