Zubeen Garg Case: Gauhati High Court Hears Bail Plea of Accused
By The Eastell • May 18, 2026 • , , , ,

The Gauhati High Court on May 18 heard the bail petition of Shekharjyoti Goswami, one of the accused in the case linked to the death of singer Zubeen Garg, keeping attention firmly on the ongoing legal proceedings in Guwahati.

The court is expected to pronounce its order on the bail plea on May 28.

The Gauhati High Court has heard the bail plea of accused Shekharjyoti Goswami in the Zubeen Garg case. Orders on bail and framing of charges are expected later this month.

Bail Plea Heard in Guwahati

The hearing took place at the Gauhati High Court as part of the continuing legal process surrounding the high-profile case.

The matter remains one of the most closely followed cases in Guwahati’s judicial and public sphere.

Charges Against Seven Accused

The High Court is also expected to pass its order on framing of charges on May 26.

The seven accused named in the case are:

  • Shyamkanu Mahanta
  • Sandipan Garg
  • Siddharth Sharma
  • Amritprabha Mahanta
  • Shekharjyoti Goswami
  • Nandeshwar Bora
  • Paresh Baishya

Earlier Hearing on Bail

On May 15, the High Court had heard the bail plea of another accused, Shyamkanu Mahanta.

During that hearing, the court directed the investigating agency to submit a:

  • Detailed status report
  • Update on the progress of the investigation

Court Reserved Earlier Order

After hearing arguments from both sides, the court reserved its order on Mahanta’s bail plea and scheduled the next hearing for May 22.

Case Continues to Draw Attention in Guwahati

The Zubeen Garg case remains a major point of public discussion across Guwahati due to:

  • The singer’s cultural significance
  • Ongoing court developments
  • Financial and investigative angles linked to the case

What Happens Next

Key developments expected in the coming days include:

  • May 22: Further hearing in related bail proceedings
  • May 26: Order on framing of charges
  • May 28: Bail order for Shekharjyoti Goswami

The proceedings will continue under the Gauhati High Court’s supervision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shekharjyoti Goswami?

He is one of the accused in the case linked to Zubeen Garg’s death.

When will the High Court deliver its order?

The court is expected to pronounce the bail order on May 28.