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Big news is coming out from the Supreme Court of the country in a very high-profile case related to Assam’s famous singer, musician and cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The Supreme Court has completely rejected the bail plea of the main accused in this case, Shyamkanu Mahanta. Considering the seriousness of the case and the aspects of the investigation, the court clearly said that the accused cannot be given relief at this juncture because there is a serious risk of his absconding (flight risk). After this decision, there has been a stir in the legal corridors from Guwahati to New Delhi, and people are once again curious to know what this whole controversy is about.
Why did the Supreme Court take a tough stance and reject the bail?
When the case was heard before the Justice bench, the prosecution strongly opposed the release of the accused. The court considered the apprehension of tampering with the witnesses and evidence of the case to be true. The Supreme Court believes that considering the influence of the accused and his past track record, leaving him in the open can affect the investigation. The court said in clear words that if the accused is granted bail, there is every possibility of him absconding or running away from the reach of the law. In such a situation, it is very important for the accused to remain in custody for a fair hearing and for the justice process to run smoothly.
Who is Shyamkanu Mahant and what is the whole controversy
Shyamkanu Mahant has been a well-known name in the cultural and social circles of North-East India and especially Assam. He has been associated with organizing many big cultural events, festivals and events, due to which he has relations with many big artists and politicians. But after his name surfaced in this controversial case related to Zubin Garg, his troubles kept increasing. Mahant has been facing several serious criminal charges including financial irregularities, fraud and breach of agreement. After immense pressure from Zubin Garg’s fans and the local public, the police had taken strict action in this matter, after which Mahant is in legal trouble.
Meaning of the decision in the cultural and legal circles of Assam
This strict decision of the Supreme Court has been welcomed by the people of Assam and the fans of Zubin Garg. Legal experts believe that after this order, the pressure has increased on the police and investigating agencies to complete the charge sheet as soon as possible and present their case strongly in the trial court. This matter is not limited to financial transactions only, but it is related to the credibility of Assam’s most favorite artist and the fraud done to him, hence the eyes of the entire Northeast are fixed on it. After receiving a blow from the Supreme Court, now the lawyers of accused Shyamkanu Mahant have very limited legal options.
