Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case: Sonam Raghuvanshi, an accused in Meghalaya’s high-profile ‘honeymoon murder case,’ has filed a counter-affidavit in the Supreme Court asserting her innocence. Sonam has told the court that she has been falsely implicated in the matter and that the prosecution’s entire case rests on circumstantial evidence; therefore, she cannot be deemed guilty based merely on allegations. A hearing on the matter is scheduled in the Supreme Court for Thursday. The Meghalaya government has sought the cancellation of her bail.
Claim of Cooperation in the Trial
In her affidavit, Sonam stated that she is fully cooperating with the trial. She informed the court that she cannot be held responsible for any delays in the trial proceedings. The accused maintains that she has cooperated at every stage of the investigation and judicial process and has adhered to the conditions set by the court.
Arguments Against Bail Cancellation
Sonam noted that she was granted bail on April 27, 2026, and released from jail the following day, April 28; thus, there is no justification for sending her back to prison. She submitted to the court that the legal grounds required for cancelling bail do not exist in this case. Furthermore, the state government has not alleged that she violated any bail conditions.
No Apprehension of Tampering with Evidence
The affidavit also states that there are no further recoveries to be made from the accused, and the police have already filed the charge sheet. Consequently, there is no risk of evidence tampering. Sonam is currently residing in Shillong in compliance with her bail conditions.
Questions Raised Regarding Circumstantial Evidence
In her defense, Sonam argued that the prosecution’s entire case is based on circumstantial evidence. In such cases, the burden lies on the prosecution to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. He submitted to the court that a person cannot be deemed guilty solely on the basis of allegations until they are proven. The Supreme Court had previously observed that, since the accused is out on bail, it is not currently in favor of cancelling the bail. However, the court had issued a notice to Sonam seeking her response.
