Archive · 21 Jul 2026
SC gives options to Sonam Raghuvanshi in murder case
The Supreme Court of India is dealing with a case where a woman named Sonam Raghuvanshi is accused of murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi.
The court has given Sonam two options: either they will decide on her bail based on the facts of the case, or they will ask her to surrender temporarily so that witnesses can question her while they decide on the bail.
Sonam's lawyer is arguing for her bail, which was granted by a lower court and upheld by a higher court in Meghalaya.
The Meghalaya government, however, is challenging this bail and wants Sonam to surrender.
The court is also questioning Sonam's actions after the incident and whether she was properly informed of the reasons for her arrest.
The Solicitor General of India, representing the Meghalaya government, argues that any mistakes in the arrest documents are just clerical errors and do not make the arrest invalid.
The Supreme Court offers Sonam Raghuvanshi two options regarding her bail and surrender.
Sonam's counsel seeks time to respond to the court's options.
The court questions Sonam's conduct and the grounds of her arrest.
The Solicitor General argues that any omission in the arrest memo is a clerical error.
The Meghalaya government challenges the bail granted to Sonam.
- Who
- Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of plotting and executing the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi
- What
- The Supreme Court gives two options to Sonam Raghuvanshi regarding her bail and surrender
- When
- During a hearing on the Meghalaya government's plea challenging her bail
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To decide on the Meghalaya government's appeal against her bail and to question her conduct after the incident
Sonam Raghuvanshi's Defense
Meghalaya Government's Prosecution
Bail Grant
Sonam Raghuvanshi's Defense
Sonam's counsel argues for the bail granted by the Meghalaya trial court and upheld by the High Court.
Meghalaya Government's Prosecution
The Meghalaya government challenges the bail granted to Sonam, seeking her surrender for witness examination.
Grounds of Arrest
Sonam Raghuvanshi's Defense
Sonam's counsel seeks to challenge the arrest on the grounds that the grounds of arrest were not provided to her.
Meghalaya Government's Prosecution
The Solicitor General of India argues that any omission in the arrest memo is a clerical error and does not invalidate the arrest.
- Accused
- Sonam Raghuvanshi
- Victim
- Raja Raghuvanshi
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Location
- Meghalaya
- Legal Representation
- Sonam's counsel and Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta