Legal proceedings related to death zubingarg has entered a new stage. this Supreme Court of India A notice has been issued on the bail application filed by event organizer Shyam Kanu Mahanta. The case involves an investigation into Garg’s death in September 2025 during a yacht trip in Singapore. Justices BV Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi guide the state assam to respond. The notice was returned by the end of July.
Bail plea filed after High Court rejects
According to Live Law, after the Gauhati High Court rejected the bail plea of the accused organizers on May 29, the accused organizers approached the Supreme Court. Mahanta has been detained since October 1, 2025. His arrest is related to the ongoing investigation into the incident. At the hearing, senior defense counsel Siddhartha Dave argued for bail. “Someone drowned,” he said. There is no flight risk, I have no money, my passport is deposited,” while requesting his release. The defense insisted there was no flight risk.
Prosecution charges and case framework
Investigators are not treating the incident as an accidental drowning. Instead, they described it as part of a wider alleged conspiracy. The chargesheet includes various sections under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. These include provisions relating to murder, manslaughter, criminal conspiracy, deception, extortion, criminal breach of trust and destruction of evidence. Authorities allege that the incident was facilitated by the organizers during a yacht outing in Singapore.
Security issues and investigating claims
Prosecutors said Zubin Garg was taken on the yacht trip despite having known health problems. He reportedly suffered from epilepsy. There are also claims that he underwent alcohol treatment. Officials further said doctors advised him to avoid alcohol, contact with fire and water-related activities. Nonetheless, a yacht outing was allegedly arranged and alcoholic beverages were served. The event is associated with the North East India Festival in Singapore.The Gauhati High Court had earlier dismissed the bail plea citing prima facie evidence of his involvement in the alleged conspiracy. It was observed that insufficient safety measures were taken during the yacht trip. The court also noted concerns about witness tampering and the possibility of absconding. The high court cited nearly 394 witnesses in the case. It also said the matter was still at the charging stage. The court held that detention for approximately eight months did not constitute extended detention. A special court has been set up to conduct the trial proceedings.
The legacy of Zubin Garg
Zubeen Garg is a widely respected musician, composer and performer. He has worked extensively in Assamese, Bengali and Hindi music industries. He is considered a major cultural figure of Indian music. In September 2025, he died at the age of 52 after a drowning incident near Lazarus Island in Singapore. He came to the country as part of the cultural delegation for the North East India Festival.
