Guwahati, May 25: The Gauhati High Court has reserved its decision until May 29 on the bail application filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta in connection with the widely discussed Zubeen Garg death case, which has remained under close public scrutiny across Assam.
The matter came up before Justice Mitali Thakuria and marked the third hearing related to Mahanta’s bail plea. The case has attracted considerable attention in recent weeks, with both the defence and prosecution presenting detailed arguments before the court.
During previous hearings held on May 15 and May 22, Mahanta’s legal team submitted additional documents and argued in favour of granting bail. Senior advocate Pran Bora, representing Mahanta, maintained that Zubeen Garg’s death was an unfortunate accident rather than an intentional act.
The defence also argued that Mahanta could not be held criminally responsible for the incident and referred to statements recorded by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), claiming they supported his innocence. The legal team further cited earlier judicial rulings in comparable cases to strengthen the bail plea.
In the latest proceedings, the state opposed the application and urged the court to reject the request for bail. Advocate General Devajit Lon Saikia appeared with the state’s legal team, underlining the significance of the matter.
After hearing submissions from both sides, the High Court concluded the proceedings and reserved its order, with the decision now scheduled to be delivered on May 29. The ruling is expected to influence the future direction of the high-profile case.
