Centre Approves Legal Sanction to Proceed in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Home Minister Amit Shah grants Section 208 BNSS sanction, clearing the way to file a chargesheet and formally prosecute those accused in the Singapore incident.

Key Highlights

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given the central sanction under Section 208 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
• This approval is mandatory because the alleged crime happened outside India.
• Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says this step allows investigators to formally file a chargesheet by 10 December 2025.
• The sanction is described as a “crucial legal step” to ensure a lawful and rigorous trial.
• The case involves the death of singer Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore, and multiple individuals are under investigation.

In a major legal development, the Union Home Ministry has granted the required sanction under Section 208 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), enabling formal prosecution in the high-profile Zubeen Garg death case.

Why This Sanction Matters

Section 208 of the BNSS is critical in cases where an offence has occurred outside India. Without this previous government approval, Indian courts cannot take cognisance of the case.

Legal Steps Ahead

• With sanction now granted, the Assam government is preparing to file a chargesheet by 10 December 2025.
• According to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, the clearance paves the way for a serious, lawful, and robust trial.

Background on the Case

• Singer Zubeen Garg died on 19 September 2025 in Singapore under suspicious circumstances.
• A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam CID is probing the incident.
• Several accused, including the festival organiser and Garg’s manager, are already in judicial custody.

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