Supreme Court refuses to stay Meghalaya High Court order granting bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi
The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from a murder accused regarding a state petition to cancel her bail, though it refused to stay the High Court's order. The case involves the death of a businessman during his honeymoon in Meghalaya.
Why it matters
Highlights the legal tension between procedural errors in arrest and the severity of criminal charges in the Indian judicial system.
The Supreme Court on Friday (July 3, 2026) sought a response from Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her husband, Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi , during their honeymoon in Meghalaya , on a petition filed by the State government challenging the grant of bail to her.
The article summarizes the legal arguments from both the state and the court without taking a side.
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