Guwahati: Shyamkanu Mahanta, a central figure in the ongoing investigation into the death of Assam’s music icon Zubeen Garg, had approached the Supreme Court prior to being taken into custody, signaling a strategic legal move before his return to India.
While in Singapore on September 30, 2025, Mahanta filed a petition through advocate Raj Kamal, widely seen as a preemptive effort to seek legal recourse and protect his rights upon re-entering the country. The move came a day before Assam Police arrested him on October 1 after he landed in New Delhi.
Following his arrest, Mahanta’s legal options now shift to seeking regular bail through lower courts—a process expected to be closely monitored given the ongoing investigation and potential involvement of central agencies. The case has attracted nationwide attention, with authorities maintaining strict confidentiality regarding investigative developments.
Mahanta’s Supreme Court petition, coupled with his arrest, adds a significant legal dimension to the case, highlighting how high-profile matters are increasingly intersecting with national judicial forums.
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Meanwhile, Assam Police have pressed murder charges against Zubeen Garg’s manager Siddharth Sharma and Mahanta in connection with the case. Special DGP (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta, leading the Special Investigation Team (SIT), confirmed that fresh charges have been added. “We have added Section 103 of the BNS in the FIR now. The investigation is ongoing, and I cannot share much detail,” Gupta said.
Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita prescribes punishment for murder, including the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with a fine.
