SHILLONG, Sep 19: The bail plea of Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the sensational murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, could not be heard on Friday by the Court of the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Sohra Sub-Division, as it lacked jurisdiction.
The bail petition will now be committed to the District and Sessions Court, Shillong.
Special Prosecutor KC Gautam, who opposed the bail plea, said the application was not maintainable before the Sohra court.
He further stated that the District and Sessions Court will take cognisance of the matter, after which the trial will begin.
