Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case: High Court Hearing on Death Sentence Appeal

The Allahabad High Court is reviewing the appeal of Muskaan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, who were sentenced to death in the infamous blue drum murder case. The case, which involves the murder of merchant navy worker Saurabh Rajput, has drawn significant public attention since its emergence in March 2025. The court has scheduled the next hearing for November 30, where further legal proceedings will take place. This case highlights the complexities of the judicial process and the ongoing quest for justice.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 27, 2026, 15:13 IST

Legal Proceedings in the Blue Drum Murder Case

The infamous blue drum murder case from Meerut has escalated to the Allahabad High Court, where Muskaan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla are contesting their convictions. They are appealing against the death sentences handed down by a lower court. The hearing took place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and the court has scheduled the next hearing for November 30.

This case revolves around the murder of Saurabh Rajput, who worked in the merchant navy. The incident, which came to light in March 2025, garnered significant media attention and is commonly referred to as the 'blue drum murder case.' Following investigations and trials, both Muskaan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla were found guilty.

Death Sentence Pronounced on October 14

On September 30, 2026, the district and sessions court in Meerut convicted Muskaan and Sahil. Subsequently, on October 14, they were sentenced to death. Challenging this verdict, both defendants filed an appeal in the Allahabad High Court through their legal representatives, contesting both the conviction and the sentence.

The case has now entered the next phase of legal scrutiny in the High Court. The appeal was heard on Tuesday, and the court has set November 30 for further proceedings, where judicial processes are expected to continue.

Double Bench Hearing

The hearing was conducted by a double bench of the Allahabad High Court, comprising Justice Salil Kumar Rai and Justice Padam Narayan Mishra. The court accepted the appeal and scheduled the next hearing date. However, the acceptance of the appeal does not imply that the lower court's sentence has been overturned or stayed. A final decision regarding the conviction and sentence will be made after further judicial proceedings.

Overview of the Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case

This case pertains to the murder of Saurabh Rajput in the Brahmapuri area of Meerut. Following the incident in March 2025, his wife Muskaan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla were implicated. After thorough investigations and hearings, the lower court convicted them and imposed the death penalty.

The case gained widespread attention due to revelations about the concealment of the body in a blue drum. During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence and witnesses in court. After the hearings concluded, the lower court delivered its verdict.

The Allahabad High Court will continue to hear the appeal filed by Muskaan and Sahil. The upcoming hearing on November 30 will be a crucial milestone in the legal proceedings. As of now, the High Court has not issued any final ruling regarding the lower court's decision.