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Supreme Court defers Mahanta's bail plea, orders diligent prosecution in Zubeen Garg case
The case involves Shyamkanu Mahanta seeking special leave to appeal against a judgment by the Gauhati High Court in a criminal matter against the State of Assam.
The Supreme Court addressed the status of the ongoing trial and the petitioner's bail plea.
Who it concerns: Petitioner: Shyamkanu Mahanta; Respondent: State of Assam; Bench: Hon'ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan.
What the court decided
- The Court listed the matter for the next hearing on 05.10.2026.
- The Court directed the respondent-prosecution to be diligent in prosecuting the case.
Also in the document
- The Advocate General for the State of Assam submitted that the trial is proceeding on a day-to-day basis and crucial material witnesses could be examined in the next few weeks.
- The order is a record of proceedings for admission of the Special Leave Petition, not a final judgment on the merits.
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The original document
Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments
Court order · Ref. Shyamkanu Mahanta v. State of Assam|SLP (Crl.) 11523/2026 · 18 Aug 2026
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