Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Assam to appoint special prosecutor in Zubeen Garg case
The Assam government is going to choose a special lawyer to represent them in the case about the death of famous singer Zubeen Garg.
Two senior lawyers, Ziaul Kamar and Pallab Kataki, are being considered for this important job.
The government will make the official announcement on January 9.
Zubeen Garg died in Singapore last year, and seven people have been charged in connection with his death.
The next court hearing is scheduled for January 17.
The family of Zubeen Garg wants strong lawyers to handle the case, and the government is working to put together a good team.
Assam government to announce special public prosecutor for Zubeen Garg's death case on January 9.
Senior advocates Ziaul Kamar and Pallab Kataki are leading candidates for the role.
The case involves seven accused, with four charged with murder.
Next hearing scheduled for January 17, with bail petitions expected from some accused.
Appointments will be made under Section 18(8) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
- Who
- Assam government, Zubeen Garg, Ziaul Kamar, Pallab Kataki
- What
- Appointment of special public prosecutor in Zubeen Garg's death case
- When
- January 9 (announcement), January 17 (next hearing)
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To represent the state in the high-profile death case of Zubeen Garg
- Case Involving
- Zubeen Garg
- Special Public Prosecutor Candidates
- Ziaul Kamar, Pallab Kataki
- Next Hearing Date
- January 17
- Legal Framework
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
- Number of Accused
- 7
- Date of Chargesheet Filing
- December 12
- Date of Death
- September 19
- Location of Death
- Singapore