The Supreme Court has scheduled November 30 for the next hearing in the bail-related proceedings connected to the death of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. The hearing, originally scheduled for November 6, was postponed. The proceedings involve accused Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddhartha Sharma, along with bail matters concerning Amritprabha Mahanta and Sandipan Garg.
Although the Gauhati High Court has granted bail to Amritprabha Mahanta and Sandipan Garg, the Assam government has challenged those orders before the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the trial is continuing before a fast-track court, with 134 witnesses reportedly examined as of October 18. The case has attracted widespread attention across Assam and Northeast India following Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore in September 2025.
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Key Facts of the Zubeen Garg Death Case
- Next Supreme Court hearing: November 30, 2026
- Previous hearing date: November 6, 2026
- Main accused: Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddhartha Sharma
- Other accused in bail proceedings: Amritprabha Mahanta and Sandipan Garg
- Investigating agency: Assam CID Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- SIT chief: Munna Prasad Gupta
- Trial status: Ongoing before a fast-track court
- Witnesses examined: 134 as of October 18, according to the SIT chief
- Date of Zubeen Garg’s death: September 19, 2025
- Location: Singapore
Supreme Court Postpones November 6 Hearing
The Supreme Court has postponed the bail-related hearing in the Zubeen Garg death case, which was scheduled for Friday, November 6. The court will now take up the matters on November 30.
The proceedings include the bail applications of Shyamkanu Mahanta, organiser of the Northeast India Festival, and Siddhartha Sharma. The court will also consider related proceedings involving Amritprabha Mahanta and Sandipan Garg.
Assam Government Challenges Gauhati High Court Bail Orders
Amritprabha Mahanta and Sandipan Garg have already received bail from the Gauhati High Court. However, the Assam government has challenged the High Court’s decisions before the Supreme Court.
On October 18, Special Director General of Police (CID) and SIT chief Munna Prasad Gupta confirmed that the state government had decided to challenge the bail orders.
Sandipan Garg, a suspended Assam Police Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and cousin of the late singer, was arrested by the SIT in connection with the case. Amritprabha Mahanta is another accused who secured bail from the High Court.
Meanwhile, Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddhartha Sharma are also accused in the case. The Supreme Court had earlier directed the Assam government to ensure a diligent and speedy trial against Shyamkanu Mahanta.
Fast-Track Court Trial Continues
The trial in the Zubeen Garg death case is currently underway before a fast-track court.
According to SIT chief Munna Prasad Gupta, investigators had examined 134 witnesses as of October 18. The proceedings are being closely monitored amid continued public interest in the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.
Background: Zubeen Garg’s Death in Singapore
Zubeen Garg died on September 19, 2025, while swimming in the sea during his visit to Singapore for the Northeast India Festival. He was scheduled to perform at the event the following day.
His sudden death triggered widespread outrage across Assam, with people demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following the public outcry, the Assam government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case.
Questions and Answers
1. When is the next Supreme Court hearing in the Zubeen Garg death case?
The next hearing is scheduled for November 30, 2026.
2. Why was the November 6 hearing postponed?
The Supreme Court postponed the scheduled hearing and listed the matters for November 30.
3. Who are the accused involved in the bail proceedings?
The proceedings involve Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddhartha Sharma, Amritprabha Mahanta and Sandipan Garg.
4. Why has the Assam government approached the Supreme Court?
The state government has challenged the Gauhati High Court’s bail orders granted to Amritprabha Mahanta and Sandipan Garg.
5. How many witnesses have been examined so far?
The SIT chief reported that 134 witnesses had been examined as of October 18.
6. When did Zubeen Garg die?
The singer died in Singapore on September 19, 2025.
Location Context: Assam and Northeast India
Zubeen Garg was a celebrated cultural icon whose music and influence reached audiences across Assam and the wider Northeast. Therefore, the investigation into his death remains a major public concern in the region. The November 30 Supreme Court hearing is expected to draw significant attention as the legal proceedings continue.