The Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court has nominated Sharmila Bhuyan, presently serving as District Judge, Baksa, to preside over an exclusive fast-track sessions court for conducting day-to-day trial proceedings in the Zubeen Garg death case. “Today marks a significant milestone in our collective pursuit of justice in the beloved Zubeen Garg murder case. The Hon’ble Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court has been pleased to nominate Smt. Sharmila Bhuyan, presently serving as District Judge, Baksa, to preside over an exclusive fast-track sessions court for conducting day-to-day trial proceedings in this matter,” Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on his X (formerly Twitter post).
“This decisive step will greatly expedite the judicial process and reinforces our commitment to ensuring timely justice,” Sarma said. “I express my deep appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to Justice Ashutosh Kumar, Hon’ble Chief Justice, Gauhati High Court for accepting our request and for his unwavering support in strengthening the cause of justice,” he stated. The Assam Cabinet had on February 27 approved the constitution of an exclusive and dedicated Sessions Court in accordance with the provisions of Section 346(1) BNSS, 2023, for day-to-day trial of the case relating to the death of legendary singer and state’s cultural icon, Zubeen Garg.
A Cabinet meeting, chaired by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took the decision to constitute the fast track/exclusive court, considering the sensitivity of the matter and its potential implications for public order and governance credibility.“The state government has decided to request the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court for the constitution of a fact track/exclusive court. The next course of action in regard to the constitution of the dedicated court will be taken up by the High Court,’ the chief minister had said.
