Overview
- At the third hearing, the Kamrup (Metro) District & Sessions Court did not frame charges and scheduled the next date for January 17 after defence counsel sought additional time.
- Investigators have filed a 2,500‑page chargesheet supported by more than 12,000 pages of material and digital evidence, which defence lawyers cited in requesting time and complete documentation.
- Bail petitions were moved by band member Amritprava Mahanta, cousin Sandipan Garg, and two personal security officers, with the public prosecutor set to file written objections on the next date.
- The court ordered an inquiry into uncertified copies of the chargesheet circulating on social media and listed a separate hearing to determine how the documents were accessed and shared.
- Accused have largely appeared virtually and engaged private senior counsel, prosecutors are pressing for a multi‑member team and special arrangements, and Zubeen Garg’s family is urging faster proceedings given roughly 394–396 listed witnesses.