Assam Police to challenge Gauhati High Court bail orders in Zubeen Garg death case at Supreme Court
State CID and SIT prepare apex court appeals as fast-track trial in Guwahati moves swiftly with 134 witnesses examined.
Assam Police will approach the Supreme Court to challenge the Gauhati High Court's orders granting bail to two accused in the death case of singer Zubeen Garg.
Special Director General of Police for CID and SIT chief Munna Prasad Gupta confirmed that state authorities have thoroughly analysed the high court orders and obtained legal counsel to move the apex court as soon as the ongoing court holidays conclude.
The state's legal challenge follows bail granted by the Gauhati High Court to co-singer Amritprava Mahanta on 9 October and suspended Assam Police Deputy Superintendent Sandipon Garg on 16 October. Assam Police remain committed to ensuring full accountability in the death of the celebrated singer-songwriter, who died in Singapore on 19 September 2025.
Alongside the police appeal, Morigaon-based lawyer Ratul Bora, who filed the initial complaint following Garg's death, also announced plans to petition the Supreme Court against the bail orders.
Swift progress in fast-track court
The comprehensive state investigation began after more than 60 complaints were registered across Assam. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) consolidated these cases and filed a detailed charge sheet in December 2025 naming seven accused, four of whom face murder charges.
State investigators emphasised that the trial before a special fast-track sessions court in Guwahati is advancing rapidly on a day-to-day basis.
Gupta said that 134 witnesses have been examined so far, noting that the prosecution's case remains solid with no witness turning hostile.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma previously reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to justice, telling the Assam Assembly that Garg's death was a case of plain and simple murder. Assam authorities have maintained that local proceedings remain entirely independent of findings reported by Singapore authorities.
Status of the accused
Seven individuals were charged by the SIT in connection with the case:
| Name | Role or profile | Legal status |
|---|---|---|
| Amritprava Mahanta | Band member and singer | Granted bail by High Court |
| Sandipon Garg | Suspended Assam Police DSP | Granted bail by High Court |
| Shyamkanu Mahanta | Chief organiser, NEIF | In custody |
| Siddharth Sharma | Manager | In custody |
| Shekhar Jyoti Goswami | Band member | In custody |
| Nandeswar Bora | Personal security officer | In custody |
| Prabin Baishya | Personal security officer | In custody |
Five of the accused remain in judicial custody. Assam Police's decision to contest the two recent bail orders at the apex court highlights the state's resolve to ensure exhaustive judicial scrutiny.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Witnesses examined in fast-track trial | 134 | Special DGP CID Munna Prasad Gupta |
| Accused named in charge sheet | 7 | Assam Police SIT charge sheet |
| Bail bond amount for Amritprava Mahanta | ₹50,000 | Special Public Prosecutor Ziaul Kamar |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Assam Police | State police force challenging bail orders in Supreme Court. |
| Zubeen Garg | Late singer-songwriter whose death is under fast-track trial. |
| Supreme Court of India | Apex court where appeals against bail will be filed. |
| Gauhati High Court | High court that issued the bail orders. |
