Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Zubeen Garg Case: Charge Framing Deferred
The special court in Guwahati took up the third hearing in the case related to the mysterious death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg.
The court deferred the framing of charges, giving the defense more time to prepare.
The defense said the chargesheet is very big and has some missing documents.
The court set the next hearing for January 17.
The prosecution said they need a bigger team to handle the case effectively.
Bail petitions have been filed for some of the accused.
The special court deferred charge framing in the Zubeen Garg case, granting the defense more time to prepare.
The defense cited the voluminous nature of the chargesheet and gaps in documentation as reasons for the delay.
Bail petitions have been filed for Sandeepan Garg, Amritprabha Mahanta, and Paresh Baishya.
The court set the next hearing date for January 17, though the prosecution suggested this might not be feasible.
The prosecution argued for a stronger and dedicated team of at least 10 to 12 members to handle the case effectively.
- Who
- Special court in Guwahati
- What
- Deferred charge framing in Zubeen Garg case
- When
- January 3, with next hearing on January 17
- Where
- Guwahati, India
- Why
- Defense seeks more time to prepare due to the voluminous nature of the chargesheet and gaps in documentation
Defense
Prosecution
Time for Preparation
Defense
The defense seeks more time to prepare due to the voluminous nature of the chargesheet and gaps in documentation.
Prosecution
The prosecution is acting promptly and will file objections to the bail pleas.
Bail Petitions
Defense
Bail petitions have been filed for Sandeepan Garg, Amritprabha Mahanta, and Paresh Baishya.
Prosecution
The prosecution will file objections to the bail pleas.
Prosecution Team
Defense
The defense argues that a single government advocate is inadequate to handle the case.
Prosecution
The prosecution believes a strong and dedicated team of at least 10 to 12 members is needed for effective prosecution.
- Next Hearing Date
- January 17
- Key Accused
- Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma, Sandeepan Garg, Paresh Baishya, Amritprabha Mahanta
- Defense Counsel
- Anil Mishra (Supreme Court), Kolkata-based counsel
- Chargesheet Nature
- Extremely voluminous
- Prosecution Team Status
- Not yet constituted
Sources
Zubeen kin form trust to promote his legacy and welfare work - Telegraph India
Family announces Zubeen Garg Trust to carry forward his legacy
Zubeen Garg case: Charge framing deferred till Jan 17 as defence seeks time
Zubeen Garg case: Repeated adjournments may delay justice, says wife Garima
Bail pleas filed by band member, cousin, and two other accused in Zubeen Garg death case
Zubeen Garg Death Case: Kamrup Court Reserves Bail Decision, Charges Framing Postponed Amid Calls For Fast-Track Trial