Sushant Singh Rajput died on June 14. (Photo: PR Handout/File)The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. SC also upheld the Patna FIR and asked Maharashtra to assist the probe. Maharashtra has been asked to hand over all the evidence in the case to CBI.
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The CBI registered a case against Rhea Chakraborty and others after Sushant’s father KK Singh filed a complaint with the Patna police against her and her family members alleging abetment of suicide.
The Patna FIR invokes IPC Sections 306 (abetment of suicide), 341 (wrongful restraint), 342 (wrongful confinement), 380 (theft in dwelling house), 406 (criminal breach of trust) 506 (criminal intimidation),120B (criminal conspiracy) and 420 (cheating).
Sushant Singh Rajput’s family, fans and his colleagues from Bollywood have been campaigning for a CBI probe into his death since last month.
Rhea Chakraborty has told the Supreme Court that she has no objection if the probe into the death of Sushant Singh Rajput is transferred to the CBI. She, however, alleged that the Bihar police crossed their jurisdiction under “political pressure” and they could not transfer probe to the CBI.
A CBI team reached Mumbai on Thursday evening to probe in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, even as the municipal corporation announced it has been exempted from home quarantine. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had quarantined Bihar IPS officer Vinay Tiwari earlier this month after his arrival to oversee probe in the actor’s death case.
A senior BMC official, who did not wish to be named, said the central investigation agency applied for exemption from the home quarantine rule. “They are on official duty and sought an exemption from quarantine norms. They have been given exemption from the home quarantine rule,” said the official.
Vikas Gupta has on many occasions spoken about Ankita Lokhande's support for Sushant Singh Rajput when they were in a relationship a couple of years ago.
The Shiv Sena on Thursday said the case of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death was politicised to “malign” the Mumbai Police and the Maharashtra government. If the FIR registered in Patna was right, then if other “characters” in the case who hail from other states file an FIR in West Bengal, will the Kolkata Police get power to investigate it? the Shiv Sena asked.
"Several criminal cases in Bihar were investigated by the CBI. How many real culprits did the CBI arrest so far? Sushant’s case was politicised only to malign the Mumbai Police and the Maharashtra government,” Shiv Sena said in an editorial in party mouthpiece ‘Saamana'.
Sushant Singh Rajput's family has welcomed the Supreme Court judgement ordering a CBI probe into his death.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed CBI probe into Sushant Singh Rajput's death. Here's the chronology of everything that has happened so far in the case.
-- Jun 14: Sushant dies at his Mumbai residence. Mumbai Police starts inquest proceedings under CrPC to ascertain the cause of unnatural death.
-- Jun 16: The police said Sushant had shown symptoms of clinical depression and was consulting a psychiatrist.
-- Jun 18: Sushant's actor girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty records her statement before Mumbai Police.
-- Jul 6: Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali records statement in the case.
-- Jul 18: Filmmaker and Yash Raj Films (YRF) chairman Aditya Chopra records his statement with Mumbai Police.
-- Jul 25: Rajput's father K K Singh lodges an FIR in Patna for several offences including abetment of suicide against Rhea and her family members.
-- Jul 27: Mumbai Police records filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's statement. Mumbai Police official said viscera report ruled out foul play in Sushant's death.
-- Jul 29: Rhea moves SC seeking transfer of the FIR from Patna to Mumbai.
-- Jul 31: Enforcement Directorate says it has filed a money laundering case in the matter.
-- Aug 4: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar says the state government has recommended CBI investigation in the matter. Mumbai Police Commissioner says 54 persons have recorded their statements in the case.
-- Aug 6: CBI says it has lodged an FIR in the matter.
-- Aug 7: Centre moves SC seeking to be made a party in Rhea's plea.
-- Aug 8: Rajput's father K K Singh moves SC, opposing Rhea's plea.
-- Aug 10: Rhea moves fresh plea before SC alleging media trial.
-- Aug 11: Maharashtra govt tells SC that Bihar Police lacks jurisdiction. SC reserves judgement on Rhea's plea.
-- Aug 19: SC upholds transfer of the Patna FIR to the CBI in the case.
Sushant Singh Rajput's Kai Po Che! co-star Amit Sadh tweeted, "May the truth prevail and justice is served. #CBIForSSR #JusticeForSSR."
Sonu Sood tweeted, "Glad to know The Supreme Court directs CBI to probe Sushant Singh Rajput’s case. #JusticeforSushantSingRajput."
Meetu Singh tweeted, "CBI finally. I will always be grateful for the persistent love and support you guys have been bestowing endlessly on our family in the toughest times.Thnx for loving my brother, for being his warriors in order to bring him Justice and keeping humanity alive."
Pragya Kapoor, the producer of Sushant's Kedarnath, tweeted, "Massive victory for #SushantSinghRajput and everyone who made this possible. Truth shall prevail! Jai Bhole Nath Jai hind! #CBITakesOver #justiceforSushanthSinghRajput #Justice4SSR #CBIForSSR #jaibholenath."
Kanika Dhillon, who penned the Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer Kedarnath, tweeted, "Let the speculations end.. let the media trials finish... let the investigation begin so truth can prevail #CBIForSSR #justiceforSushanthSinghRajput #JusticeForSSR."
Ayesha Takia reacted to the Supreme Court's judgement with an Instagram post.
Hina Khan posted an Instagram story, writing, "Satyamev Jayate. #CBIFORSSR."
Zareen Khan tweeted, "One step closer #CBITakesOver #CBIForSSR #JusticeForSushantSinghRajput #TruthShallPrevail @itsSSR."
Swastika Mukherjee, who shared screen space with Sushant Singh Rajput in Dil Bechara, tweeted, "FINALLY. Sunshine. Hope. Justice #CBITakesOver #CBIForSushant."
Sushant Singh Rajput's best friend, Mahesh Shetty, tweeted, "I strongly welcome the Supreme Court's judgement for a CBI inquiry in Sushant's case. It is time to put the speculations to rest and get justice. Let's have faith in the system and let the truth prevail. #CBIForSSR #Justiceforsushant Jai Shiv Shambhu."
Chitrangada Singh tweeted, "The one who is gone cannot cry for justice .. but the ones here have been relentless let there be justice god bless the family who has gone through the most unimaginable sadness .. lost such a bright beautiful soul ! They most of all deserve the peace of knowing the truth .. #cbiforssr."
Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer, Satish Manishende, said, "The Hon’ble Supreme Court after examining the facts and circumstances of the case and the report of the Mumbai police , has observed that it will be the desired justice as Rhea herself called for a CBI investigation. The Hon’ble Supreme Court also observed that due to the allegations made by the two states of political interference against each other, it would be in the interest of justice to hand over the case to the CBI."
"Since the Court has Transferred the investigation to CBI invoking it’s powers under Article 142 of the Constitution of India, she will appear and face the investigation by the CBI as she has done earlier with the Mumbai Police and the Enforcement Directorate. Rhea maintains that the Truth will remain the same which ever agency investigates the case," the lawyer said.
Tusshar Kapoor tweeted, "Ultimately, the law of the land prevails and the truth will be out!! A tragedy doesn’t deserve to be turned into a circus of sorts, on a regular basis! Above all, may his soul eventually find its true salvation & peace! CBIForSushantSinghRajput #SupremeCourt."
"We sincerely hope Sushant Singh Rajput and all his followers will get justice. The decision reaffirms our faith in judiciary. The overall developments should make Maharashtra government to do some introspection," said former CM and Opposition leader Devendra Fadnavis on the Supreme Court judgement.
Parineeti Chopra, who co-starred Sushant Singh Rajput in Shuddh Desi Romance, tweeted, "This is a positive step Please let’s respect this moment, and let the CBI do their work now! Please let’s stop speculating and coming to conclusions on our own .. #CBIforSSR #SushanthSinghRajput."
Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh said, "We are yet to receive the copy of the judgement. Will comment after that."
Sushant Singh Rajput's Dil Bechara co-star wrote on her Instagram story, "A treacherously painful 2 months later, finally - the judgement of justice. A #GlobalPrayers4SSR TRUTH IS MIGHTY AND WILL PREVAIL. All the strength, peace & love to you for the path towards the truth that lies ahead @shwetasinghkirti & the entire family."
Rakul Preet Singh tweeted, "#CBIForSSR here is hoping that truth prevails and justice is given."
Tisca Chopra tweeted, "Welcome the Apex Court’s decision to take over investigation on the #SushanthSinghRajput case .. Hope now all manner of wild speculations will stop and the truth that we seek shall emerge .. only that will liberate #CBITakesOver #Truth."
Nikitin Dheer took to Twitter to post, "Just read that #CBITakesOver SSR's case..that's great news!..we all want the truth to prevail.." While Arjun Bijlani tweeted, "Millions prayed .. #JusticeforSushantSingRajput . Waiting for the truth to come out..."
Kriti Sanon took to Instagram and wrote, "Last 2 months have been extremely restless with everything being so blurry and confusing. So many versions, facts and opinions floating, except the WHOLE TRUTH. Supreme Court's order for CBI investigation of Sushant's case is a ray of hope that the TRUTH will finally shine. A Lets all have faith, stop speculating & let the CBI do their work now! #CBIForSSR #SushantSindhRainut"
TV stars Kishwer Merchant and Sanjeeda Sheikh expressed happiness over the Supreme Court's verdict to transfer Sushant Singh Rajput's case to CBI. "Satyamev Jayate #CBITakesOver #CBIForSSR," Kishwer tweeted. While Sanjeeda posted, "#CBIForSSR #JusticeforSushantSingRajput."
Hailing the SC verdict, Sushant Singh Rajput's Sonchiriya co-star tweeted, "Pleased with the SC verdict to have #CBIForSSR. We all need to know the truth about the circumstances surrounding #SushanthSinghRajput’s death."
Superstar Akshay Kumar welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to hand over the case to CBI. "SC directs CBI to investigate Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. May the truth always prevail. #Prayers," Akshay tweeted.