Sonam Raghuvanshi Surrenders After Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case
The court said she was not entitled to bail at first glance and ruled that typographical errors in the arrest memo could not justify release.
- On Tuesday, July 28, Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, surrendered to authorities following the Supreme Court's order cancelling her bail.
- The Supreme Court previously cancelled bail and directed surrender within three weeks, ruling that typographical errors in an arrest memo do not constitute valid grounds for release.
- A bench comprising Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Prasanna B Varale observed that the accused was fully aware of arrest grounds and noted the trial is currently at a crucial stage.
- Raja Raghuvanshi's mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, welcomed the decision, saying "truth has triumphed." His brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, expressed gratitude to the High Court and the Meghalaya government.
- If the trial is not concluded within six months, the accused may file a fresh bail application in accordance with the law, the Supreme Court clarified.
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Sonam Raghuvanshi Surrenders Before Meghalaya Court After Supreme Court Cancels Bail
Sonam Raghuvanshi surrendered before a Meghalaya trial court after the Supreme Court cancelled her bail in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. She has been remanded to judicial custody, with the apex court allowing her to seek fresh bail if the trial is not completed within six months.
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The Supreme Court observed that, at first glance, Sonam was not entitled to bail. The court noted that the accused was fully aware of the grounds of her arrest at the time she was taken into custody. It further stated that even if there were any typographical errors in the arrest memo, such mistakes could not be considered valid grounds for granting bail.
Sonam, following strict Supreme Court instructions, surrendered to authorities on July 28. Earlier, the Supreme Court had cancelled her bail and ordered her to surrender within three weeks.
Honeymoon murder accused Sonam Raghuvanshi surrenders after bail cancelled
Sonam Raghuvanshi surrendered before a trial court after the Supreme Court cancelled her bail in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, saying the trial had reached a crucial stage. Raja Raghuvanshi's family welcomed the decision.
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