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title: "Honeymoon Homicide Case: Indore Woman Returns to Custody After Supreme Court Intervenes"
url: https://projectchintan.com/article/honeymoon-homicide-case-indore-woman-returns-to-custody-after-supreme-court-inte-a0v8w
publisher: Project Chintan
author: Project Chintan Newsroom
section: India
published: 2026-07-30T10:18:02.000Z
modified: 2026-07-30T12:31:25.272Z
language: en-IN
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# Honeymoon Homicide Case: Indore Woman Returns to Custody After Supreme Court Intervenes

Sonam Raghuvanshi surrendered to a Shillong trial court following a Supreme Court mandate overturning her prior bail. The Indore resident faces charges for the alleged 2025 conspiracy to murder her husband during their Meghalaya vacation.

## Judicial Custody Resumed Following Supreme Court Mandate

Sonam Raghuvanshi, the Indore resident accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, is back in judicial custody. On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Raghuvanshi surrendered before a Shillong trial court, as confirmed by East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem. This surrender follows a July 23 ruling by the Supreme Court of India, which revoked her bail and provided a three-week window for her to return to authorities.

## Timeline of the Investigation and Legal Appeals

The case dates back to a May 2025 honeymoon trip to Meghalaya. The couple was reported missing from the Sohra region on May 23. A week later, on June 2, 2025, search teams recovered Raja Raghuvanshi’s body from a deep gorge. Investigations led to Sonam’s arrest in June 2024, based on allegations regarding a lethal conspiracy.

The legal trajectory of this case has seen significant oscillation between judicial tiers:
- April 27, 2025: A trial court initially granted bail to the accused.
- June 29, 2025: The Meghalaya High Court upheld that bail, dismissing the state government's petition for cancellation.
- July 23, 2026: A Supreme Court bench comprising Justices M.M. Sundresh and P.B. Varale set aside the lower court's decision, citing concerns that his freedom could obstruct the trial.

## Allegations of Financial Gain and Conspiracy

Law enforcement officials contend that Sonam Raghuvanshi did not act alone. The prosecution alleges she collaborated with an associate, Raj Kushwaha, to hire contract killers. The primary motive cited by investigators involves securing financial gain through the death of the Indore businessman. While the Supreme Court ordered her return to jail, the bench noted that if the trial does not conclude within six months, Raghuvanshi retains the right to submit a new bail application.

Source: The Hindu — National

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Reported from: The Hindu — National