Charges in the Zubeen Garg death case were deferred to January 17 by the Kamrup (Metro) District and Sessions Court. The court is considering bail pleas for some accused, including Amritprabha Mahanta, while defence counsels for Siddharth Sharma and Shyamkanu Mahanta requested more time due to the voluminous chargesheet and documentation issues. Legal bodies and the singer's family are urging for a fast-track trial, with the Assam government considering a special court and appointing a Special Public Prosecutor to expedite justice.