Zubeen Garg Death Case: Latest Developments in Court Hearings

The ongoing legal proceedings in the Zubeen Garg death case saw significant developments during the fourth hearing at the District Sessions Judge's court. With all accused participating virtually, the court reviewed multiple bail applications and set future dates for hearings and charge framing. The Assam government has strengthened its legal team, while Zubeen's wife has also appointed a personal lawyer. The case continues to unfold with a focus on accountability and cooperation between Indian and Singaporean authorities.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 17, 2026, 15:15 IST

Court Proceedings Update

Guwahati, Jan 17: The District Sessions Judge's court convened today for the fourth hearing regarding the death of Zubeen Garg, with significant legal activity surrounding various bail requests and the involvement of senior legal representatives, alongside coordinated efforts from the state government.

All defendants participated in the hearing via virtual means from their respective correctional facilities.

The court reviewed the bail requests of Amritprava Mahanta and Nandeshwar Bora, both of whom submitted their applications during the previous session on January 3.

However, the state requested additional time, leading to a decision that it would formally contest Amritprava Mahanta's bail request on January 22.

As stated by Special Public Prosecutor Ziaul Kamar, all five accused—Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma, Amritprava Mahanta, Sandeepan Garg, and Nandeshwar Bora—have now submitted bail applications.

The court has scheduled January 22 for the hearing of all bail requests, while charge framing and related proceedings are set for January 30.

Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma have engaged senior legal teams from Kolkata. Mahanta's legal representatives, including Sani Mukherjee and Rajdeep Banerjee, participated virtually in today's session. Siddharth Sharma is represented by Anil Mishra.

Amritprava Mahanta has secured senior advocate Anan Kumar Bhuyan, while Jyoti Goswami is represented by Sadhan Kalita.

On the prosecution side, the Assam government has appointed five additional lawyers to bolster its case. The team, led by Ziaul Kamar, includes Brajen Mohan Choudhury, Kishor Dutta, Pranjal Dutta, and Bikash Zamar.

Furthermore, Zubeen's wife, Garima Saikia Garg, has engaged a personal attorney to support the government’s legal team.

During the proceedings, discussions arose regarding video conferencing. The defense requested permission for virtual participation, citing it as a legal right, which the court granted, provided that proceedings would continue despite any technical issues.

The prosecution asserted that all necessary documents had been shared, but clarified that charge framing could not proceed until the formal copy process was completed, leading the court to set the next dates.

Garima Saikia Garg emphasized the commitment to accountability, stating that the government is working to include members of the Assamese community in Singapore under its jurisdiction. She noted that the Singapore Police are collaborating with Indian authorities, ensuring full cooperation.

While Singaporean authorities will investigate the events of the incident day, she mentioned that the Assam government would look into the motives and underlying factors of the crime.