Archive · 22 Jul 2026
SC Advises Sonam Raghuvanshi to Surrender in Honeymoon Murder Case
Sonam Raghuvanshi is accused of murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.
The High Court granted her bail due to a clerical error in the arrest documents.
The Supreme Court has now questioned her conduct and advised her to surrender and face trial.
The prosecution argues that the clerical error is not significant, while the defense says it shows a lack of proper procedure.
Raja's brother, Vipin, alleges that Sonam and her family have been lying about the murder.
The Supreme Court will decide whether to make Sonam surrender or to decide the case based on its merits.
Sonam Raghuvanshi was granted bail by the High Court due to a clerical error in arrest documents.
The Supreme Court questioned her conduct and advised her to surrender and face trial.
Raja Raghuvanshi's brother, Vipin, alleges that Sonam and her family have consistently lied about the murder.
The prosecution argues that the clerical error is not significant enough to justify bail.
The defense contends that the error indicates a lack of due application of mind.
- Who
- Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi
- What
- Supreme Court advises Sonam Raghuvanshi to surrender in honeymoon murder case
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To question the conduct of Sonam Raghuvanshi and advise her to face trial
Prosecution's View
Defense's View
Clerical Error Justification for Bail
Prosecution's View
The prosecution argues that the clerical error in the arrest documents is not significant enough to justify bail.
Defense's View
The defense contends that the repeated clerical error indicates a lack of due application of mind, warranting bail.
Timing of Bail Plea
Prosecution's View
The prosecution questions why the defense did not raise the issue of non-supply of arrest grounds earlier.
Defense's View
The defense likely argues that the error was only discovered later and thus raised the issue promptly.
- Accused
- Sonam Raghuvanshi
- Victim
- Raja Raghuvanshi
- Location of Crime
- Meghalaya
- Date of Marriage
- May 11, 2025
- Date of Incident
- May 23, 2025
- Date of Body Recovery
- June 2, 2025
- Date of Accused Found
- June 9, 2025
- Court's Initial Decision
- Bail granted by High Court
- Supreme Court's Stance
- Advised surrender and questioned conduct
- Brother-in-law's Statement
- Alleges consistent lying by Sonam and her family
