Supreme Court to Review Meghalaya Bail Case Amid Conflicting Judgments
The Supreme Court on July 9, 2026, indicated that the Meghalaya government's appeal against the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband, may be referred to a larger Bench. The appeal follows a June 29 ruling by the Meghalaya High Court, which upheld a trial court's decision to grant bail, citing the police's failure to provide written grounds for her arrest. The Supreme Court noted conflicting decisions regarding the necessity of written grounds, referencing cases from 2023 and 2025. The Solicitor General argued that the grounds were communicated, while Raghuvanshi's counsel contended they lacked substance. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on July 14.
Published 2 days ago • 10 Jul 2026, 02:12 AM IST