fast track courts

In a recent session, a specialized fast-track court deliberated on the bail application presented by Shekharjyoti Goswami, a close associate of the beloved late singer Zubeen Garg, whose untimely passing in Singapore last September has stirred much controversy. Currently, Goswami and six co-defendants are behind bars.

In a significant development, a Judge of the Gauhati High Court stepped aside from presiding over the bail application filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, a suspect linked to the Zubeen Garg case. The fast-track court had earlier rejected Mahanta's bail request, citing concerns over potential flight risk.

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, a 23-year-old man from Mizoram has received a hefty sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of Rs 1 lakh. Law enforcement officials uncovered more than 23 kg of methamphetamine concealed in his vehicle, which was headed for Assam.

JUSTICE MITALI TAKES OVER

One of the key accused in the death case of Assam's iconic musician Zubeen Garg, the festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta's bail plea will come up for hearing before the Gauhati High Court on Friday.

The Indian Medical Association has urged the government to decentralize NEET-UG exams and implement online testing to prevent future paper leaks. Expressing deep concern over the NEET-UG 2026 irregularities, the IMA called for a CBI probe, swift arrests, and fast-track courts to restore public trust in the selection process for aspiring doctors.

In a significant ruling, a fast-track courtroom in Guwahati has denied bail to Shyamkanu Mahanta, who stands accused in the controversial death of Zubeen Garg. The court's decision hinged on Mahanta's hasty departure to Malaysia following the incident and his attempts to erase crucial evidence, labeling him a risk to flee.

A brutal rape and murder of a three-year-old girl has sparked outrage in Pune's Bhor-Rajgad belt, leading to a shutdown. The victim's family refuses to meet politicians until the 65-year-old accused, a repeat offender, is sentenced to death. Protests erupted, with the Chief Minister assuring a fast-track trial and pursuit of the death penalty, while cautioning against public execution demands.

NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh has demanded the death penalty for the accused in the horrific sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune. He urged a fast-track trial and criticized the delay in implementing the Shakti Act, a stringent law aimed at curbing crimes against women and girls, which he believes would have ensured swifter justice.

Opposition leaders in Uttarakhand decry a "complete collapse" of law and order following the alleged gang rape of a minor in Champawat. They highlight the involvement of a BJP official and demand swift justice, fast-track trials, and an impartial probe into alleged political protection for the accused. Congress criticizes police for alleged delays due to the BJP connection.