Archive · 24 Jul 2026
SC Cancels Sonam Raghuvanshi's Bail in Husband's Murder Case
The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail of Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is accused of killing her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.
The court allowed a plea by the Meghalaya government challenging the bail and gave Sonam three weeks to surrender.
If the trial is not completed within six months, Sonam can file a fresh bail application.
The police allege that Sonam conspired to kill her husband for financial gain.
The couple went missing in May 2025, and Raja's body was found in a deep gorge in June 2025.
Supreme Court cancels bail for Sonam Raghuvanshi in husband's murder case.
Meghalaya government's plea challenging the bail was allowed by the apex court.
Sonam Raghuvanshi must surrender within three weeks.
Accused may file a fresh bail application if the trial is not completed within six months.
Police allege Sonam conspired to murder her husband for financial gain during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.
- Who
- Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi
- What
- Supreme Court cancels bail and directs surrender within three weeks
- When
- Incident occurred on May 23, 2025; body found on June 2, 2025; arrest in June 2024
- Where
- Sohra, Meghalaya
- Why
- Allegations of conspiracy to murder for financial gain
Meghalaya Government
Sonam Raghuvanshi
Bail Cancellation
Meghalaya Government
The Meghalaya government successfully challenged the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, leading to its cancellation by the Supreme Court.
Sonam Raghuvanshi
Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail was cancelled, and she was directed to surrender within three weeks.
Trial Duration
Meghalaya Government
The Meghalaya government sought the cancellation of bail to ensure a fair trial and justice for the victim.
Sonam Raghuvanshi
Sonam Raghuvanshi has the option to file a fresh bail application if the trial is not completed within six months.
- Accused
- Sonam Raghuvanshi
- Victim
- Raja Raghuvanshi
- Location of Incident
- Sohra, Meghalaya
- Date of Incident
- May 23, 2025
- Date of Body Found
- June 2, 2025
- Date of Arrest
- June 2024
- Supreme Court Directive
- Surrender within three weeks
- Possible Fresh Bail
- If trial not completed within six months
