The Meghalaya government has approached the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the high-profile Raja Raghuvanshi murder case from Indore. Raja's brother Vipin Raghuvanshi confirmed the development on Thursday, adding that a hearing could take place as early as Friday.

Sonam Raghuvanshi, along with accomplices, had allegedly murdered her husband Raja — an Indore-based transport businessman — during what was presented as a honeymoon trip to Shillong. Shillong police arrested all the accused in the case, but Sonam and some others were subsequently released on bail. A few accused remain in judicial custody.

The bail had drawn strong reaction from Raja's family, who have consistently demanded maximum punishment for those responsible for the killing. Earlier, police had moved the Meghalaya High Court seeking cancellation of Sonam's bail, but the application did not succeed there. The state government has now escalated the matter to the Supreme Court.

Vipin Raghuvanshi said the Meghalaya government shares the family's concern that an accused in a murder case of this nature should not remain out on bail for an extended period. "Meghalaya government also does not want a girl like Sonam to remain on bail for long," he said.

The case traces back to January 24, 2025, when Raja Raghuvanshi was killed in Shillong. The Indore family had been connected through a community matrimonial listing, leading to the marriage that preceded the alleged conspiracy and murder. The case drew widespread attention for its premeditated nature and the circumstances in which it unfolded.

The Supreme Court hearing, if it takes place Friday as expected, will determine whether Sonam's bail stands or is revoked pending trial.