Overview
- Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar nominated District Judge Sharmila Bhuyan of Baksa to preside over an exclusive fast-track sessions court for the case.
- Until the new court is operational, Additional District and Sessions Court No. 3 in Kamrup will hold daily hearings, with the state asked to provide logistical support.
- The Assam CID SIT filed a voluminous chargesheet on December 12 naming seven accused, including four on murder counts and others on culpable homicide, conspiracy and breach of trust.
- Singapore’s coroner recently ruled out foul play and attributed the death to drowning with severe intoxication, a finding that contrasts with the Assam SIT’s murder charges.
- The step follows an Assam Cabinet decision on February 27 and sustained family requests for expedited proceedings, with a special public prosecutor team designated for the trial.