Raja Raghuvanshi murder: Meghalaya police move Supreme Court against Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail
The Meghalaya Police have approached the Supreme Court to stay a High Court order that granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in her husband's murder. The state argues that the accused is a flight risk and that the High Court's decision was based on a minor clerical error regarding the grounds of arrest.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between procedural constitutional safeguards for the accused and the state's interest in ensuring justice in serious criminal matters.
The Meghalaya Police on Thursday (July 2, 2026) moved the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay on the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.
The article presents the arguments of both the state prosecution and the High Court's reasoning in a balanced, factual manner.
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