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Fresh testimonies in Zubeen Garg death trial heard in Guwahati court
The Fast Track Court in Guwahati recorded fresh testimonies on Friday in the case concerning the death of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Dr Hitesh Baruah and Garg's associate Hareswar Mahanta appeared…
The Fast Track Court in Guwahati recorded fresh testimonies on Friday in the case concerning the death of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Dr Hitesh Baruah and Garg's associate Hareswar Mahanta appeared before the court as witnesses.
Mahanta told reporters his testimony would help deliver justice. He stated in court that Garg consumed alcohol occasionally but was not an alcoholic, and that after a seizure attack in 2020, Garg did not drink when Mahanta was with him. Mahanta also said that professional decisions for Garg were handled by his manager, Siddarth Sharma, while Garg made decisions regarding social work.
The trial is ongoing, with the court recording witness testimonies. On August 17, the Supreme Court deferred the bail plea of key accused Shyamkanu Mahanta and fixed October 5 for further hearing.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The case hinges on whether Garg's death was an accident or resulted from negligence by those around him. Under Indian criminal law, the prosecution must prove culpable homicide or abetment to suicide, a high evidentiary bar. The defence appears to be building a case that Garg's drinking was moderate and that he controlled his own social calendar, undercutting allegations that associates pushed him into harmful behaviour. The trial court's assessment of Mahanta's credibility as a close associate could shape the outcome. The next key date is October 5, when the Supreme Court takes up Shyamkanu Mahanta's bail plea.
Source: assamtribune.com
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