SHOCKING TWIST: Will Sonam Be Freed? Bail Hearing in Raja Raghuvanshi Case Sends Courtroom into Frenzy

India Holds Its Breath as the High-Stakes Battle for Sonam’s Freedom Unfolds in Court

Mumbai
The courtroom was tense, the media outside swarming like bees, and across India, millions were glued to their screens, asking one question: Will Sonam walk free… or rot behind bars? In what has now become one of the most explosive legal dramas of the year, the Sonam-Raja Raghuvanshi case has turned into a national obsession.

Sonam, a 28-year-old social media influencer turned accused criminal, was arrested last month in connection with the mysterious disappearance — and suspected homicide — of wealthy industrialist Raja Raghuvanshi, her former lover and rumored fiancé. What started as a glamorous love affair has now spiraled into a full-blown courtroom thriller.

The Allegations: A Love Story Turned Deadly?

Investigators allege that Sonam and Raja had a volatile relationship marked by jealousy, blackmail, and betrayal. While initial reports called Raja’s disappearance “voluntary,” new evidence — including CCTV footage and a chilling voice note — placed Sonam at the scene just hours before Raja was last seen alive.

Sonam was arrested on charges of criminal conspiracy, destruction of evidence, and possible involvement in manslaughter. But her defense team says it’s all a setup.

“She’s being framed,” shouted her lawyer outside the courtroom today. “There is no body, no motive, and no direct proof. Just noise.”

Bail Drama: What Happened in Court

This morning, Sonam appeared in court wearing a pale blue kurta and visibly shaken. Her legal team filed a bail plea, arguing that she had cooperated with police, had no prior criminal record, and was being targeted due to her public profile.

The prosecution, however, came down hard, calling her a “flight risk” and warning that “if released, she could destroy remaining evidence or influence witnesses.”

A dramatic moment unfolded when the prosecution played a leaked WhatsApp voice memo allegedly sent by Sonam the night Raja vanished. In it, a woman’s voice is heard saying, “If he ruins me, I swear to God I’ll ruin his life first.” The courtroom gasped.

Public Reaction: Nation Divided

The public is deeply split. Some say Sonam is being punished for being a strong, successful woman who dared to love a man above her class. Others believe she’s manipulative and dangerous, hiding behind a pretty face and millions of followers.

Hashtags like #FreeSonam and #JusticeForRaja are trending in parallel, showing how polarizing this case has become.

A close friend of Raja’s family told reporters,

“We want the truth, not theatrics. His mother hasn’t slept in weeks.”

What’s Next?

The judge reserved the bail order for Friday, meaning Sonam will spend at least two more nights in custody. Outside the courthouse, her supporters chanted her name as police escorted her back to the jail van. She didn’t speak, but her eyes were filled with tears.

If granted bail, Sonam could return to social media and mount a fierce legal defense. But if denied, she may be stuck behind bars for months as the case crawls through India’s overwhelmed legal system.

As India waits for Friday’s verdict, one thing is clear — the truth, whatever it may be, is messier than anyone expected.