The development comes weeks after the Gauhati High Court dismissed Shyamkanu Mahanta's bail application, citing the seriousness of the allegations and material collected during the investigation

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 23) sought a response from the Assam government while hearing a bail plea filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the case linked to the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last year.

A Bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice on Mahanta's special leave petition, which challenges the Gauhati High Court's decision to deny him bail. As per details available on the court's website, the matter is expected to be taken up again on August 10.

Gauhati High Court Had Rejected Bail

The development comes weeks after the Gauhati High Court dismissed Mahanta's bail application, citing the seriousness of the allegations and material collected during the investigation.