Sushant Case LIVE Updates: CBI team leaves late actor's residence after 5 hrs

After over five hours of investigation, the CBI team left Sushant's residence in Mumbai after recreating the crime scene along with forensic experts and eye-witnesses. 

Two key witnesses in the death case — Sushant's cook and his friend Siddharth Pithani were also taken to the actor's Bandra residence where he was mysteriously found dead on June 14.

Mumbai police officials who were called on 14 June also coming at Sushant residence. They were called by CBI here.

Sushant's neighbour on Saturday spoke to RepublicTv revealing that there was no party on the night of June 13, adding that the lights were off by 10.30 pm that day. She, however, stated that something was amiss that night since Sushant would often stay awake till late almost till 4am but lights were switched off really early that day. 

Even as the investigation by Mumbai Police is under the scanner of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that is probing Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, state cops were seen at late actor's building on Saturday. 

Soon after sources on Saturday reported that Mumbai Police was quizzed about the autopsy report, cops were seen speaking to watchman of Sushant Singh Rajput's building minutes before the CBI team reached there. When asked by Republic TV about their visit, Mumbai cop said that they were there to 'drink water.' 

As the probe into Sushant Singh Rajput's death case intensifies, a CBI team reached the late Bollywood actor's residence in Mumbai's Bandra on Saturday at around 2:30 pm. The investigating agency is likely to recreate the crime scene. Two key witnesses in the death case - Sushant's cook and his friend Siddharth Pithani have also been taken to the actor's residence. Sushant Singh Rajput was mysteriously found dead at his residence on June 14.

A team of the CBI had reached Cooper Hospital to examine the autopsy report of the late actor. According to the CBI, the autopsy report was allegedly 'botched' up and the report was 'misleading'. The CBI has raised suspicions on why vital details like the time of death have been skipped in the report. Sources suggest doctors failed to give 'satisfactory answers.'

In yet another revelation in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, the locksmith, who was called on June 14 to break the lock of late Bollywood actor's room has told Republic TV that he was not allowed to enter the room. Narrating the incidents of June 14, the locksmith said that he was called by Siddharth Pithani but was not informed about the death of Sushant. When he broke the lock, the locksmith said that '3-4 people' at his home told him to leave and did not allow him to see inside the room. The locksmith said that it was only after an hour when he received a call from Mumbai Police that he came to know that it was Sushant Singh Rajput's home and that the actor has died.

As CBI begins probe in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, a five-member medical board of forensic experts has been formed by the AIIMS to look into the autopsy files related to the late actor. This comes after CBI approached the hospital for assistance.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) approached the forensic department of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Friday for its medico-legal opinion in the case. In a letter to the premier medical institute, the central probe agency said it will provide the team of forensic experts with the necessary medical papers, post-mortem reports, videographs and viscera reports at the earliest.

"It is in connection with the investigation of Sushant Singh Rajput death case, a medical board of doctors of AIIMS, New Delhi is required to be constituted for providing expert medical opinion in the case. Necessary medical papers, post-mortem reports, viscera reports will be provided at earliest. It is therefore requested that a medical board of doctors at AIIMS, New Delhi may please be constituted and deputed for visiting the place of occurrence at Mumbai at earliest," the CBI said in its letter.

Hours after the Supreme Court gave its nod to the CBI to probe the mysterious death case of Sushant Singh Rajput, the independent investigating agency has issued its first statement. Refraining from sharing any details, the CBI asserted that the investigation in the death case is continuing. It also affirmed that CBI officials would visit Mumbai later for further investigation. 

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As CBI gets the top court's nod to probe the death case of Sushant Singh Rajput, Mumbai BMC has stated that if the CBI officials visit the city for less than 7 days, they won't be quarantined. However, the Municipal Corporation has mentioned that if they visit the city for more than 7 days, CBI officials will have to seek exemption. 

The BMC had earlier quarantined Bihar IPS officer Vinay Tiwary, who had visited the city to monitor the investigation by Bihar Police in Sushant's death case. 

Briefing the media on Wednesday after the Supreme Court verdict, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh welcomed the judgement and stated that the state government will completely cooperate with the CBI. Deshmukh highlighted that the Supreme Court, in its judgement, has said that the Mumbai Police has investigated the matter professionally. He alleged that the Opposition leaders are trying to politicise the issue in view of the Bihar elections. 

Issuing a statement on Wednesday, Sushant Singh Rajput's father declared that he is the legal heir to his son. He highlighted that any engagement of a lawyer, CA and other professional by Sushant came to an end after his death. 

"It is also made clear that only I and my daughters comprise the family of Sushant and we have authorized Mr Varun Singh as our Advocate and through him Mr. Vikas Singh, Sr. Advocate, to represent the family. Any other person claiming himself to be the family member does not have my consent," Sushant's father Krishna Kishor Singh stated. 

Full statement here: 

After meeting Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, Home Minister Anil Deshmukh held a meeting with the Advocate General. In the aftermath of the SC judgement earlier today, the Maharashtra Cm also met with Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh earlier. The meeting had lasted for 20 minutes

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray meets with Home Minister Anil Deshmukh to chalk out the future course of action post Supreme Court's verdict in Sushant's death case. Deshmukh is also expected to meet Principal Secretary (Home) Amitabh Gupta and Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sitaram Kunte, as per sources.

As per sources, the role of two senior officials of the Mumbai Police is under the scanner of the CBI SIT probing the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. It is likely that the SIT will probe on why a DCP was in touch with a prime suspect in the case. The CBI is also expected to look into the fact that Sushant's family had alerted the Bandra Police about a threat to his life in February 2020 itself.

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Soon after the SC verdict, Sushant's family has created an official Twitter page named 'United For Justice' with a picture of the late actor Sushant. Sushant's family has dedicated the page to his fans & friends. 

After the Supreme Court verdict in the Sushant Singh Rajput case directing a CBI probe and for the Mumbai Police to cooperate with them, Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh has said the Police will "examine the order copy and decide further course of action" 

"Once we get the order copy, we will examine it and decide further course of action. We have spoken to our advocates in the Supreme Court to send us the order copy", the Mumbai Police Commissioner said in his statement.

Soon after the SC judgement, CBI has already got in touch with its Mumbai unit to finalise the logistics, sources said. The top CBI sources told Republic Media Network that the agency will carry out fresh panchnamas once they reach Mumbai. 

Sources informed that the CBI will carry out searches and a dummy test, too will be carried out at the crime scene. They added that informal communication between Mumbai Police and the Mumbai unit of the CBI took place last week. Sources also added that the Mumbai unit of the CBI is trying to arrange for an alternative location for operations since 25 COVID cases have been reported in the Mumbai office.

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In a heartfelt emotional statement, the late actor's family has thanked millions of fans, media, well-wishers, family, and friends for supporting their fight in getting justice. "Now that the country's premier investigating agency has taken over, we believe that all those involved in the dastardly crime will be brought to justice. Today's development reaffirmed our faith in India as a robust democracy," the statement read.

Full Statement

We, Sushant's family, thank our friends, well-wishers, media, and millions of fans worldwide for their love for Sushant and support for us. We are particulary thankful to Shri Nitish Kumar, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Bihar for setting the wheel of justice in motion. Now that the country's premier investigating agency has taken over, we believe that all those involved in the dastardly crime will be brought to justice. We believe that public trust in institutions is important. Today's development has reaffirmed our faith in India as a robust democracy. We love our country more than ever.

Shortly after the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the CBI to investigate the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, based on a case filed by his family in Bihar, accused Rhea Chakraborty has issued a statement through her lawyer Satish Maneshinde. The statement says that Rhea will appear and face the investigation by the CBI as she has done earlier with the Mumbai Police and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). It also says that the actor maintains that the truth will remain the same "whichever agency" investigated the case, in yet another sharp U-turn, given that her entire plea was for the Mumbai police only to handle the case.

Read the statement by Rhea's lawyer here:

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 its 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 whichever agency investigates the case.

"No Interviews, please. The matter is still under investigation by CBI," Advocate Satish Maneshinde also appealed.

Pronouncing the verdict in the plea by Rhea Chakraborty, the Supreme Court has given its nod for a CBI probe in the death case of Sushant Singh Rajput. Even as the verdict was being pronounced, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy took to Twitter and hailed the decision and the central agency. Swamy was one of the key persons who demanded a CBI probe in the death case of the actor and even wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the same.

"I am very happy. The Supreme Court's order has strengthened the trust people have in the Court and has assured the nation that justice will be delivered in the SushantSinghRajput's death case": Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey 

The Supreme Court has also directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to also look into any other cases registered in future in relation to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Supreme Court has said that the Mumbai police should corporate with the CBI. It said that the Bihar government was competent to request CBI for transfer of investigation. 

The Maharashtra government counsel said, "We have only filed a transfer petition. Not challenged the CBI investigation. Our right to challenge the order should be taken into consideration." However, the request has been rejected by the Supreme Court. Now, there is no scope for the Maharashtra government to challenge the order.

The Supreme Court has allowed the CBI to investigate the death case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput

A single-judge bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy is pronouncing the verdict in Rhea Chakraborty's plea on August 11 after a hearing which lasted over 3 hours.

Ahead of the big Supreme Court verdict on actor Rhea Chakraborty's petition seeking transfer of investigation in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case from Patna in Bihar to the Maharashtra Police, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) probing the financial angle has found out that in a short period of time, "big cash withdrawals" are visible in the accounts of the late actor.

According to top ED sources, in totality, almost Rs 60 lakhs in cash have been withdrawn from Sushant Singh Rajput's account. The ED is investigating the rationale behind such cash withdrawals, sources said. Both ATM and self cheque withdrawals are visible, they added.

Sushant's family's arguments

Arguing for Sushant Singh Rajput's family, senior advocate Vikas Singh submitted that Rhea Chakraborty who was in a relationship with Sushant 'distanced his family from him'. Singh claimed that till May Rhea had distanced Sushant's sisters from him but the actor and his father had visited their hometown together in May. After their visit, Sushant's father kept telling Rhea that he wanted to talk to his son but she did not respond. The senior advocate also went on to say that the Mumbai Police is not apprehending the real accused in the case and is heading in a 'completely different direction.' The family lawyer also claimed that evidence in the case is 'being destroyed' every day. 

Rhea's arguments

Rhea Chakraborty's counsel Shyam Divan informed the Supreme court that the government of Maharashtra had filed an affidavit through the Investigating Officer. Rhea's counsel told the Court that the IO said that 56 persons have had their statements recorded and that the investigation is going on in a free and fair manner.  Rhea Chakraborty's counsel told the SC that there can't be executive actions that nullify the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction and that the case could be transferred to the CBI if the Court ordered so and not on the recommendation of the government of Bihar. He also added that Rhea was in love with Sushant and is in severe trauma after his death. Making a massive claim, the counsel stated that the late actor's father did not like Rhea.

Bihar govt's arguments

Bihar government's counsel Maninder Singh alleged that there is political pressure on the Mumbai police to not investigate the case and added that Mumbai police did not give the postmortem report to the Bihar's investigating officers. He stated that no “pending proceedings” can be claimed by Mumbai police after they have submitted the postmortem report.

Calling the investigation by Mumbai Police a facade, Singh said that if anyone is examined after the cause of death is revealed then an FIR ought to be registered, hence the FIR in Patna is the only FIR in the case. He asked how did Mumbai Police examined 56 people even without an FIR and after postmortem report was out.

Maharashtra govt's arguments

Appearing for the Maharashtra government, senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi contended that the Bihar government's interest in the case is derived from the impending state assembly elections due later this year. The senior advocate argued that the very basis of claiming jurisdiction by the Bihar government is not satisfied in this case. He also echoed the version Rhea's lawyer claiming that FIR by Sushant's father is an 'afterthought'.

Solicitor general's arguments

Appearing for the CBI, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta questioned the actions of the Mumbai Police. SG Tushar Mehta began his arguments in the Apex Court saying that the statements in Maharashtra affidavit are 'misleading'. SG Tushar Mehta also asked if the actions were to ‘protect someone’ while adding that the recording of 56 persons in the case were ‘irrelevant’ and that the probe did not stand the ‘test of law.’ 

As the Supreme Court is all set to deliver its verdict in the petition filed by actor Rhea Chakraborty seeking transfer of FIR filed by  Sushant Singh Rajput's father in his death case from Patna to Mumbai, Sushant's sister Shweta Singh Kirti had shared a prayer. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Sushant's sister shared an image from Bhagwad Gita and wrote" ' Lead us from darkness to light'. The SC had on August 11 reserved its order in the case. 

She also appealed that the top court should pronounce the verdict at the earliest, as people have been very hopeful and have been patiently waiting. 'Every minute of delay is causing pain and heartbreak,' she said. 

The Supreme Court verdict on Rhea Chakraborty's transfer plea that was reserved on August 11, is likely to be announced on August 19, 2020 as the matter is listed to be heard. Rhea's plea seeks the transfer of the FIR filed by the Bihar Police in Sushant Singh Rajput's case to Mumbai.

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti took to Twitter on August 18 to appeal to Supreme Court for an early decision. Shweta said "we have been very hopeful and have been patiently waiting" adding that "every minute of delay is causing pain and heartbreak."

The Supreme Court verdict on Rhea Chakraborty's transfer plea that was reserved on August 11, is likely to be announced on August 19, 2020 as the matter is listed to be heard. Rhea's plea seeks the transfer of the FIR filed by the Bihar Police in Sushant Singh Rajput's case to Mumbai.

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti took to Twitter on August 18 to appeal to Supreme Court for an early decision. Shweta said "we have been very hopeful and have been patiently waiting" adding that "every minute of delay is causing pain and heartbreak."

Sushant's lawyer Vikas Singh on Tuesday held a press conference to deny all allegations made by Rhea. He claimed that the actress tried to malign the family with the statements. The advocate slammed Rhea's claims about not making any financial transaction into her account, molestation allegations at SSR's sister, while also slamming the Mumbai Police's investigation into the case.

READ: Sushant Singh's Lawyer Hits Back At Rhea's Statement; Says, 'trying To Malign Family'

Rhea Chakraborty’s lawyer Satish Maneshinde released a statement on Tuesday termed the allegations against the actor as ‘concocted’ and that the FIR registered against her at Patna was done with ‘ulterior motives’. He also claimed that Rhea was co-operating with all the authorities, even requesting the Supreme Court for a CBI probe in the death, and that her complaint was against the registration of the FIR by Bihar Police, something he claimed should be transferred to Mumbai Police. This was accompanied by a massive attack on Sushant Singh Rajput's family. 

READ: Rhea Chakraborty Launches Vicious Attack On Sushant's Family In Lawyer's Lengthy Monologue

Sushant's sister Shweta, Kriti Sanon, Ankita Lokhande and many other stars joined the #GlobalPrayers4SSR trend, by sharing pictures and videos of them praying for the late actor, seeking justice for him. The movement involves a 24-hour spritual and prayer observation for SSR. 

Ankita Lokhande denied that Sushant was paying the EMIs of the flat she was in living in Mumbai. As reports, citing ED sources, claimed so, she shared photos of her property registeration and her bank statements to state that it was her flat and that she was paying the EMIs.

The bank documents of Sushant Singh Rajput are being investigated by the CBI, top sources with the investigating agency have told Republic Media Network. This includes the four bank account statements they received on Friday, and the statemensts of a few bank officials.

Sushant Singh Rajput's former assitant Rajat Mewati was questioned by The Enforcement Directorate on Friday. Reaching the ED office in the afternoon, he was seen departing after 10 hours. He avoided a response as journalists surrounded them.

READ: Sushant Singh Rajput Case: ED Questions Rajat Mewati And Pankaj Dubey For 10 Hours

The CBI, which had registered an FIR against Rhea Chakraborty and others, met Sushant Singh Rajput's family for four hours on Friday, as per sources.  The investigating agency is collecting evidences in the high-profile case. 

Rhea Chakraborty spoke to Sushant's ex-house manager Samuel Miranda on June 14, the day Sushant Singh Rajput passed away. The conversation lasted for 1,191 seconds. Miranda, like Rhea, too has been questioned by the ED in the case for over nine hours. 

The Enforcement Directorate has written two letters to the Mumbai Police, seeking investigation details of the Sushant Singh Rajput case. The ED sought electronic and documentary evidence of the case, like the data dump of laptops, iPads and the duplicate copies of the statements recorded. The Mumbai Police is yet to respond to the request. 

Following the massive revolution brought about by Republic TV's campaign in seeking justice for late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, many celebrities from the film industry have stepped forward to join hands in support. Parineeti Chopra, Zareen Khan, Sanjana Sanghi, Mouni Roy, Hina Khan, Mukesh Chhabra, Ameesha Patel, Adhyayan Suman and many others from the film and television industry have taken to their social media handles demanding CBI probe for ascertaining the cause of death of the talented actor 2 months ago.

Parineeti Chopra, who acted with Sushant in the film Shudh Desi Romance, expressed herself through her Instagram story as she claimed that "all that is needed is the truth". Zareen Khan also demanded for the truth and spoke for all of Sushant's fans and friends who should know the truth. The late actor's last film Dil Bechara co-star Sanjana Sanghi shared his sister Shweta Singh's post and wrote a note for Sushant.

As demand grows for a fair probe in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Friday has asked why were two ambulances called on the day Bollywood actor died in his Bandra residence in Mumbai and inquired who called them. Taking to Twitter, Swamy, who is among the top voices demanding a CBI probe in the matter, has asked where is Sushant's house manager Samuel missing and what are the two Samuels saying. Swamy is referring to Samuel - who was hired as house manager of the late actor allegedly by Rhea, and another is Samuel Haokip who was Sushant's ex-flatmate.

The nation has united to seek justice for Sushant Singh Rajput and rejected all attempts to cover up his death. Many questions remain unanswered as Republic Media Network continues to expose glaring loopholes in the investigation. 

#CBIForSSR is the longest-running campaign of 2020 and the top trend on social media with 10,61,554 tweets and counting. So far, 1,18,558 missed calls and 1,00,812 WhatsApp texts have been received as well. 

Bollywood heartthrob Varun Dhawan has joined Republic TV's worldwide campaign to demand a fair probe into late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death. The actor has urged on his Instagram stories for a CBI investigation in Sushant's alleged suicide. Varun's support in the campaign comes after millions of users on social media have joined hands in demanding that the truth of the late actor's death comes to light.

Two months after Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Bandra house in Mumbai, his sister Shweta Singh Kirti has appealed to people to observe global prayers for justice in his case. Taking to Twitter on August 14, exactly two months after Sushant allegedly committed suicide, Kirti asked people to join a global 24-hours spiritual and prayer observation so that truth prevails. Demand for CBI probe in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case has grown after serious lapses have been found in Mumbai Police's investigation. 

As the nation unites in demanding a CBI probe of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's alleged suicide, late actor Jiah Khan's sisters, Karishma and Kavita, have expressed themselves through a long note as they join the movement for truth and justice. Jiah Khan had allegedly committed suicide in 2013 after naming actor Aditya Pancholi's son Sooraj Pancholi responsible in her suicide note. However, Jiah's family was met with injustice and flak similar to the way Sushant's family was recently targeted.

"I have never felt so helpless defenseless and unhappy after seeing Sushant Singh Rajput being killed in the same way as Jiah Khan. Both Jiah and Sushant were first bombarded with fake love by demonstrations of attention and affection. When both were successfully trapped by their narcissistic psychopathic gaslighting partners, then both were physically hurt and abused. They both were sponged for their money and isolated from their family and loved ones. Both Jiah and Sushant were declared mentally disabled and depressed due to lack of work. When their control was slipping, their partners strangulated them and staged their homicidal death as suicide.

The criminal Narcissistic Criminal Partners of Jiah Khan and Sushant Singh were connected with powerful Bollywood mafia and politician. So they took shelter under their umbrella because they know only these politicians and Bollywood mafia icon have the power to crack their criminal behaviour. The political pressure on Police held them from bringing the Truth Out. They indulged their full time to destroy evidences and declared the homicidal deaths of both Jiah and Sushant as suicide. To support their fabricated stories, police seek help from Bollywood mafia & their syndicate media who anchor Mahesh Bhatt as mouth piece to endorse their concocted depression story.

To create doubt in public, these criminals and their cabal, attack victims' families with accusations, allegations, greed for money, irresponsible nurturing and scandalize by maligning their personal reputation. CBI need to intervene thoroughly and bring these perpetrators to justice by punishing them otherwise they will grow to be monstrous, then multiply their evil deeds to kill more innocent souls. These victims don't suffer by accident, they suffer because the politicians, police and Bollywood mafia cabal protect them, shelter them and make victims' families live in bondage of fear. Such crimes should end. "

In a major development, Shiv Sena has slammed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son Parth Pawar's statement on Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana on Friday, Sena said that it is 'foolishness' to demand CBI inquiry in Sushant's case. In an indirect reference to NCP supremo Sharad Pawar's grand-nephew, it said that some 'experienced people' are also backing the demand for the CBI inquiry claiming that 'there is a conspiracy' going on to hurt 'Maharashtra's self-respect'.

"It would be foolishness to demand a CBI inquiry in the Sushant case. Some experienced people are also backing the demand for the CBI inquiry. It should be understood that there is a conspiracy going on to hurt Maharashtra's self-respect and identity under the cover of the CBI probe in the case," Saamana editorial said.

Parth Pawar who suffered a big defeat in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls met Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on July 27 seeking a CBI probe into the death of the Chhichhore actor.

Sushant's sister Mitu Singh left the ED office after nine hours, recording her statement in the money-laundering case. She was seen entering the office at around 1.20PM, was seen leaving around 10.15PM. 

Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister Mitu Singh appeared at the Enforcement Directorate office in Mumbai on Tuesday. She recorded her statement in the money-laundering case linked to the FIR report filed by the Patna police, on her father KK Singh’s complaint against Rhea Chakraborty and others on charges of abetment to suicide, cheating, conspiracy, among others. 

"I'm quite sure that the issue will go to CBI. This will be very path-breaking judgement. We are quite hopeful that the investigation will be taken to a logical conclusion," says family lawyer Vikas Singh.

SC reserves order in the case, will decide on whether to transfer FIR registered in Bihar to Mumbai or not. The Top Court has asked all parties to give a written reply by Thursday.

"What the Maharashtra government has put in a sealed cover and submitted are not details of the investigation. They are  unauthorised recording of statements," says SG Mehta over Singhvi's submission.

 Shyam divan concludes rebuttal arguments, says politicisation of case happening. 

"The recorded statements which run into 56 in number as absolutely irrelevant because no process of law followed," says SG Mehta.

"Investigation is only happening in Bihar. The validity of the FIR might be in question but there is no investigation in Mumbai at all," says SG

"Power of arrest is an important component to the power of investigation. The 56 statements recorded by Mumbai police have no sanctity in the eyes of the law," says SG Mehta. "Investigation by Mumbai Police does not stand the test of law," he adds

"The point is that there is no case pending in Sushant's death, so there is no question of transferring case. Whatever that was done by Mumbai Police is bad in law," alleges SG Mehta

"Maharashtra govt has taken a foregone conclusion that this is a suicide. There is no FIR in Bombay and no investigation has commenced. No report of inquest was made to a magistrate," says SG Mehta.

"Misleading statements part of the Maharashtra affidavit. They say that the Mumbai police registered an accidental death report which is similar to an unnatural death report after which investigation commenced under Section 175 of the CrPC. Investigation can never commence under Section 175," says SG Mehta.

"'On Aug 3 they issued an order saying anyone travelling to Mumbai will be quarantined. Maybe to stop the CBI from investigating the case," Vikas Singh questions timing of order in SC. "BMC immediately amended the Rules applicable for quarantine which mandated home-quarantine for all sans any exemptions."

"Sushant’s sister was 10 mins away when the lock was opened. They never called her and waited for her. They escorted him out before calling her. They only saw the body lying on the bed. Never saw him hanging," says Vikas Singh.

"Mumbai police not apprehending the real accused. Going in a completely different direction," alleges Vikas Singh

Vikas singh for Sushant’s family cites the Lalita Kumari Case. "If case has been messed up by one states police, the other can take over," says Singh.

"Press reports are naming the CM’s son to be a part of this case," says Sushant's father's lawyer Vikas Singh. "Who is murdering CrPC is quite obvious," he adds.

"Till last May Rhea was only able to distance the sisters from SSR. Not the father. Last May he took his father to the family town, after which the father kept telling Rhea that he wants to talk to his son but she didn’t respond," says Vikas Singh.

"Consent of the state government is required to be taken for a CBI probe," says Singhvi. "The exception is that the High Court or the Supreme Court can also order a CBI inquiry on its own behalf, but this should be done in a very rare case," he says

"Whether there are any unnatural circumstances surrounding Sushant's death is a matter of investigation," says Singhvi.

"Can a person transfer something that they don’t own?" Singhvi questions Bihar police transferring the probe to CBI. "This will set a dangerous precedent for the federalism in this country," he says.

"Have you ever seen a state so desperately pursuing a case for prosecution? I think not. This is nothing but politics. Bihar government is clutching at the straws because of the Bihar elections," says Singhvi.
 

"The media is making a normal case into an abnormal case," says Singhvi. "If interference by Bihar police is allowed, it will be a murder of federalism," he adds.

The very basis of claiming jurisdiction is not satisfied here. This is a much larger issue about how federalism is sought to be subverted. A murder of the CrPC is being attempted here, says Singhvi.

It was our obligation to proceed with the investigation because some authority has to investigate. Bihar government had to step in to get to the bottom of the truth, says Maninder Singh

Maninder Singh questions why the Maharashtra government is carrying on the investigation in the case without even registering an FIR.
 

Bihar government's counsel advocate Maninder Singh challenged the maintainability of Rhea Chakrabarty’s petition at the SC. 

Advocate Maninder Singh said that he relies on the Supreme Court precedents to establish that the Bihar police has the jurisdiction in Sushant Singh Rajput's case. 

Bihar government's counsel advocate Maninder Singh told the SC that there was political pressure on the Mumbai police to not investigate the case of Sushant Singh Rajput. He also pointed out that the SP of police (from Bihar) was put in detention in the name of quarantine by the BMC and that it was a matter of sadness and pain that the IPS officer was not released immediately even after the Supreme Court had asked them to do so. 

Representing the Bihar government in the SC, advocate Maninder Singh said that it was the need and the requirement for the Bihar police to step in and that without registering any FIR, Maharashtra has directly jumped to the examination of 56 persons. Further, he said that the Maharashtra government cannot claim any proceedings are pending after the final post mortem report is out. Advocate Maninder Singh said that there was no delay in filing the FIR and that there was zero cooperation from the Mumbai police - including not sharing the post-mortem details of the late actor. 

Justice Hrishikesh Roy told Rhea's counsel that they have asked for the CBI to come in and that how they come in and what happens with it comes later, thereby stating that Rhea's stand was to allow the CBI to come in. 

Rhea's counsel told the SC that he wanted a fair investigation by a fair investigation agency'' and that the case should go to the Mumbai police first before being transferred to the CBI.  

Advocate Shyam Divan claimed that the case has become a 'hot potato'. Rhea's counsel said that she was entitled to fair investigation machinery and that 'considering the huge political repercussions, the request for transfer to Mumbai police should be allowed'. Advocate Shyam Divan also said that it was the first time a CM of a state had to intervene to ask an FIR to be lodged. 

Arguing for the Maharashtra government, Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that anybody opposing the jurisdiction of Bihar should be heard first. 

Rhea Chakraborty's counsel told the SC that there can't be executive actions that nullify the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction and that the case could be transferred to the CBI if the Court ordered so and not on the recommendation of the government of Bihar.

Rhea's counsel Shyam Diwan informed the Supreme court that the government of Maharashtra had filed an affidavit through the Investigating Officer. Rhea's counsel told the Court that the IO said that 56 persons have had their statements recorded and that the investigation is going on in a free and fair manner. Further, advocate Shyam Diwan said that the details of the investigation have been shared with the SC in a sealed cover. 

Advocate Shyam Diwan argued that the Mumbai police’s perspective was that it was not necessary for the petitioner to file an FIR in Patna. 

Late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Meethu Singh reached the ED office on Tuesday to record her statement. 

The Maharashtra government has reportedly not submitted any documents, including the autopsy & medical reports of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput to the CBI, according to sources. 

Sushant Singh Rajput's ex-manager Shruti Modi made a disclosure about Rhea's role in the late actor's life and said that she was taking decisions on behalf of Sushant after meeting him. Shruti Modi also cited certain instances when Rhea took calls for Sushant, including matters related to companies where she had stakes. Shruti also told the ED that Rhea was also taking decisions on certain projects connected to Sushant. However, the actor's ex-manager said that she was not in regular touch with Sushant after February 2020. 

According to CBI sources, the family of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput are suspecting murder and have questioned the autopsy report - their suspicion stemming from the ligature mark on Sushant's neck and the absence of photographs of the body hanging. 

Ahead of the SC's hearing of the fresh petition filed by Rhea Chakraborty, Republic TV-accessed details of Maharashtra's strategy revealed that the counsel is likely to oppose the transfer of the probe to CBI, citing federalism as their argument. The Bihar govt, according to sources, will counter Maharashtra govt's argument by citing the only FIR filed in the case in Bihar and the scope under Section 174 which hints at limited scope in investigating the case in Mumbai.  

As the Supreme Court is all set to hear Rhea Chakraborty's plea seeking the case by Sushant's father to be transferred from Bihar to Mumbai, the late actor's sister Shweta Singh Kirti has urged people to pray for a 'positive outcome' in the top court. The top court had in its previous hearing pulled Maharashtra government for causing inconvenience for Bihar IPS officer who came to Mumbai to investigate the matter. It had also directed the Mumbai Police to submit its findings on Sushant's case, which they did in a sealed cover. Moreover, Rhea has also filed an affidavit in the top court on Monday alleging 'media-trial' and saying that the issue has been 'blown out of proportion.'

Siddharth Pithani arrived at the Enforcement Directorate office on Tuesday morning for interrogation. Earlier in the day, shruti Modi had reached the ED office to submit documents.  

The Supreme Court hearing of the fresh affidavit filed by Rhea Chakraborty will begin shortly. The Maharashtra government will be represented by Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, the Bihar govt by Maninder Singh. Rhea's counsel Shyam Diwan will be appearing for her while Vikas Singh will represent Sushant's family. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta will represent the Centre.  

In the latest development in the fight for justice for late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Republic Media Network has accessed WhatsApp chats of the late actor's father KK Singh from November 2019 to both Rhea Chakraborty and Sushant's manager Shruti Modi. Sushant's father has alleged that Rhea had blocked him from her contacts and had also been reluctant to let Sushant contact him. Singh had sent a message to Rhea asking her to call back, on November 29 at 12:34 PM.

"When you know that I'm Sushant's father and I'm trying to contact you, why don't you talk to me? what is happening? You're his friend and you've been taking care of him and getting him treated. I have the right to know everything about Sushant too. So call me to give me all the details.", said KK Singh to Rhea Chakraborty in his message, translated from Hindi.

Sushant's father had also messaged Sushant's manager Shruti Modi asking her to contact him. He had let her know that Sushant had contacted him and disclosed that he was troubled for some reason. He had even urged Shruti to send a flight ticket for him from Patna to Mumbai since she did not want to communicate with him.

"I know that you are handling Sushant's finances and have been looking after him too. I want to know how he is doing now. When I spoke to him he said that he was very distressed. You can imagine how worried I am as a father. that is why I wanted to talk to you. Since you do not want to talk, I would like to come to Mumbai. Please send my flight tickets."

The ED will also be recording the statement of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sister on Tuesday. The Enforcement Directorate also began the process of matching the statement given by Rhea Chakraborty with the others who were interrogated on Monday.

Late Bollywood actor Sushant’s former business manager Shruti Modi arrived at the ED office on Tuesday for the third time. She was called to submit some documents.

On Monday Rhea Chakraborty filed a fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court attacking media for 'unfairly holding her responsible' for Sushant's death. Rhea in her affidavit also opposed the transfer of the case by Bihar Police to CBI and linked the Sushant case to the Bihar elections. 'The issue is blown out of proportion and extreme trauma and infringement of privacy of the rights is caused due to constant sensationalization of this case," Rhea in the affidavit.

Talking about the transfer of the case by Bihar Police to CBI, the affidavit reads, "...It is submitted that the transfer of investigation to CBI by Bihar Police is illegal and bad in law. However, the Petitioner reiterated that she has no objection if this Hon’ble Court refer the matter to CBI by its order and even if the CBI investigates the matter the jurisdiction will still be with the Courts at Mumbai and not at Patna."

Linking Sushant's case to Bihar elections, Rhea in the affidavit said, "The sad incident of the death of Sushant Singh Rajput who hailed from Bihar, unfortunately, occurred just in wake of elections in Bihar. This has led to the issue of suicide of deceased being isolated and blown out of proportion.

Sushant Singh Rajput's flatmate Siddharth Pithani will be questioned by the Enforcement Directorate on Monday in the money laundering case related to the FIR registered by Patna police. Siddharth, who had left for Hyderabad, had been summoned to appear at the ED office in Mumbai on August 8, but he did not turn up. 

The Maharashtra government has submitted its reply in a sealed cover to the Supreme Court in connection with the Sushant Singh Rajput death probe. The government had been asked to submit all details when the Supreme Court was hearing actor Rhea Chakraborty's plea seeking the case to be transferred from Bihar to Mumbai. 

The government claimed that Sushant's father was not 'withing his rights' to file the case in Patna. In the statement, the government also clamed that the family had not raised any suscipicion when the Mumbai Police had recorded their statements.

READ: Maharashtra Govt Replies To SC On Rhea's Plea; Sushant's Kin's Statement Termed 'tainted'

The CBI will first record Sushant Singh Rajput KK Singh's statement after registering an FIR against Rhea Chakraborty and the others. This will be followed by the statements of the late actor's sisters. These recording of statements are likely to take place next week. 

Sushant Singh Rajput’s ex assistant Ankit Acharya claimed that the Chhichhore actor could not commit suicide and that he was strangulated by his dog’s belt. He claimed that the 'O' shape on Sushant's neck instead of a 'U'-shape proved this fact.

'Sushant Singh Rajput Was Killed': Late Actor's Former Assistant Makes Shocking Claim

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar paid a visit to Sushant Singh Rajput’s family in Faridabad on Saturday. The late actor’s father KK Singh and sister Rani met the leader at their residence. CM Khattar expressed his condolences to the family and urged them to be strong, and shared that they will receive 'justice' soon. KK Singh also got emotional when CM Khattar touched his shoulders.

After being grilled by the Enforcement Directorate on Friday, Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik has once again reached their office for interrogation on Saturday. He is likely to be questioned about his involvement in the companies allegedly funded with Sushant Singh Rajput's money. It is said that Showik and his sister Rhea are directors in one of the enterprises formed by them in Delhi.

Rhea's father Indrojit Chakraborty and Showik were originally scheduled for their meeting with ED on Monday. However, Showik has made an unscheduled visit on Saturday itself.

The Supreme Court had last time adjourned the matter without giving the next date of hearing. The date has now been decided. The hearing will take place on Aug 11.

The ED completed the questioning of Sushant Singh Rajput's former manager Shruti Modi on Tuesday, in connection with the money laundering case stemming from the FIR filed by Bihar Police on Sushant's father KK Singh's complaint. She was snapped leaving the ED premises, while Rhea Chakraborty continued to be questioned. 

As per sources, the Enforcement Directorate has asked Rhea to submit ITR from the period April 2015 to March 2020. Rhea responded that she 'doesn't have them and will soon submit the ITR of 5 years through her legal team.' Rhea was also asked to provide the directorship details of the companies she was a part of.

Rhea was also asked by ED about her Mumbai property papers. Her brother Showik Chakrabortyare later brought them and submitted it with the ED.

The Centre has filed an impleadment application in the Supreme Court to be made a party in Rhea Chakraborty's transfer petition of the case accusing her and others on charges of abetment to suicide, cheating, conspiracy and more in Sushant Singh Rajput case, from Patna to Mumbai. 

The Supreme Court bench headed by CJI Sharad Arvind Bobde on Friday quashed a plea filed by a final year law student, who sought a CBI probe into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The student in the petition had claimed that Sushant became an eyesore for some of the names of the Hindi film industry. The petitioner claimed that the Chhichhore star's career was systematically ruined. 

Rhea Chakraborty is being questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the money laundering and embezzlement to the tune of Rs 15 crore from Sushant Singh Rajput's account. As per sources, Rhea Chakraborty's chartered accountant was also summoned twice, but is still elusive. However, Sushant Singh's CA has been interrogated on the alleged money laundering.

In a major development on Friday, the Centre has slammed Mumbai Police for their investigation in the Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. The Central government has told the Bombay High Court that the way in which the Maharashtra government is handling this probe is 'questionable.' The Bombay High Court is hearing a PIL seeking transfer of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) amid several allegations of discrepancies in the Mumbai Police's probe into the late actor’s death. 

The Centre has also objected to the Bihar IPS officer's 'forcible quarantine' in Mumbai and said that the other police officials were not met with such treatment. Centre also said that the CBI has registered an FIR in the matter after a notification was issued by the Central government.

In a major development on Friday, Mumbai Police has informed the Supreme Court that it will submit its investigation report on Sushant Singh Rajput's case in a sealed cover. This means that the details of the case will not be in public domain. 

Making her first public appearance after FIR against her was filed, actor Rhea Chakraborty on Friday reached Mumbai's ED office. Earlier in the day, the Central agency had rejected Rhea's request seeking exemption from interrogation till SC hearing in her petition. 

On Friday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a summons to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's friend Siddharth Pithani and Shruti Modi, former business manager of the actor. While Shruti Modi has been asked to appear before the ED on Friday, Siddharth Pithani has been asked to appear before the agency on August 8. Earlier in the day, the ED had rejected actor Rhea Chakraborty's request seeking exemption from appearing before the central agency till SC hearing is going on.  

In a huge development on Friday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has rejected actor Rhea Chakraborty's request for exemption from appearing before the agency till the SC hearing in her plea. Rhea Chakraborty had sought time to appear before the ED till the Supreme Court concludes it hearing on her petition. The ED is investigating the financial angle in Sushant's death case and has named Rhea under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED had asked the actor to appear before the agency at its Mumbai office on August 7. The ED has now rejected her request, however, it is still not clear if the actor will appear before the Central agency on Friday. 

In a massive development, the CBI has registered a case in the mysterious death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The case has named 6 persons as accused in the case. 

The Bihar Police has written to BMC Commissioner Iqbal Chahal urging him to release quarantined IPS Officer Vinay Tiwari, who has been sent to lead the investigation in Sushant's death case.

In the latest development in the ED probe into Sushant Singh Rajput's finances, Republic TV has found from sources that Rhea Chakraborty has two prime properties in Mumbai named after herself even though her net worth has had a meager increase in the last few years. ED is also examining Sushant Singh Rajput's four bank accounts including Kotak, Standard Chartered, HDFC and a loan account, apparently for a car that the late actor bought.

They have also taken note of four companies formed by the actor with one in Delhi under Rhea and her brother Showik's directorship. The ED probe will focus of the money laundering part under the PMLA in response to the FIR filed against Rhea Chakraborty by Sushant's father where he has alleged that a total amount of Rs. 15 crores was siphoned off Sushant's account during the lockdown.

Samuel Miranda, Sushant's house manager hired by Rhea Chakraborty, had been conspicuously away from Mumbai from the time of actor's death till a few days ago when Enforcement Directorate summoned him. He was spotted at the ED office today as he will be questioned regarding Sushant Singh Rajput's finances. Miranda would mange Sushant's finances and bank accounts on behalf of Rhea Chakraborty, the prime accused by Sushant's father of cheating and embezzling the late actor.

At the ED, Miranda was asked by reporters 'it was said you had colluded with Rhea?' He declined to answer.

The Government of India's 'go-ahead' to CBI for probe into the Bihar Police's investigation of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's unnatural death is remarkable progress in the case. Here's what the CBI is likely to do next in the high-profile case:

• Re-register a fresh case as its own at Patna after taking cognizance of Bihar Police investigation
• The Special Team from Delhi will head to Patna to formally take over case files/ documents from the state police

Republic accesses the Government of India's notification for CBI to probe Bihar police's case relating to Sushant Singh Rajput's death. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has issued the letter dated August 5 where they have extended 'powers and jurisdiction of the members of the Delhi Special Police Establishment to the whole State of Bihar" for investigating in response to the FIR filed by Sushant Singh Rajput's father KK Singh on July 25.

Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who appeared for the Bihar government in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, lambasted the Mumbai Police and the city's civic body for its "very unprofessional" conduct in the handling of the case, especially the move to 'quarantine' a senior Bihar cop who arrived there to probe a case on Rhea Chakraborty. 

"I believe there is a very unsavoury angle to this case," Rohatgi told Republic TV after the Centre informed the Supreme Court that the Central Bureau of Investigation had accepted the Bihar government's request for a probe by the agency into the death of the actor.

"The Mumbai Police and the civic body have acted very unprofessionally. Have you ever heard of an IPS officer going from one state for legitimate and legal work to another state and he is locked up? You call it a 'quarantine' but it is locking up of a senior IPS officer. I have never heard of this," said Mukul Rohatgi.

In a massive development on Wednesday, Rhea Chakraborty has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate on Friday for alleged money laundering for up to Rs 15 crores, in connection with Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. ED has been able to trace certain investments made by Rhea in properties in Mumbai, as per sources. The actor's CA has been called tomorrow by the ED for questioning. The ED has registered a PMLA case. 

Earlier in the day, Chakraborty's associated Samuel Miranda was questioned by the ED.  

CBI has received Bihar government's proposal for probe in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. DoPT has issued a notification for CBI probe. The matter is set to be placed before Director for necessary direction.

Enforcement Directorate questioned Rhea Chakraborty's associate Samuel Miranda on Wednesday. Miranda was present at Sushant Singh Rajput's flat at the time of his death and has been missing ever since. The ED has registered a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. 

In a major breakthrough in Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case, the Centre recently accepted Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government’s request to transfer the actor's case from Mumbai Police to the CBI. Responding to the development, Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister, Shweta Singh Kirti took to her Twitter handle and wrote: “CBI it is!!! #JusticeForSushant #CBIEnquiryForSSR #CBIenquiry”. 

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Meanwhile, the cousin of the late actor Neeraj Babloo accused the Maharashtra government of not cooperating. Speaking exclusively to Republic TV, Neeraj said that the need for a CBI inquiry was always required. He further highlighted the ill behaviour of Maharashtra police towards the Bihar police.

Just hours after the Supreme Court pronounced its order in the death probe of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, a PIL before the apex court now in the death case of Disha Salian - Sushant's former manager. The petitioner has sought a detailed investigation report in the death case which has been carried out by Mumbai Police. It also seeks CBI probe into Salian's death as several reports suggested that her case file has been missing or deleted. 

After the Supreme Court set a 3-day deadline to Maharashtra government to file a report all findings pertaining to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, the Mumbai police on Wednesday has asked people to approach the Malvani Police station in Malad,  if they have any information regarding Disha Salian's accidental death. 

Mumbai police issues press release

The Supreme court has given 3 days' time to the Maharashtra government and the police to place on record the details of their investigation in actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death probe. the matter will be taken up next week. 

The SC also refused to grant protection to Rhea Chakraborty from coercive action.  

Supreme Court judge Justice Roy asked  the state of Maharashtra to put on record the details of the investigation related to the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Further, Justice Roy assured that the concern raised by the late actor's family about the Mumbai Police destroying evidence and said that it will be taken care of. 

SG Tushar Mehta tells the Supreme Court that the notification for the CBI investigation is expected to be out by the end of the day on Wednesday. 

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested the Court to make the Centre a party to the proceedings in response to which Justice Roy asked the Centre to file an application to do so.  

Justice Hrishikesh Roy questioned the quarantining of the IPS officer from Patna, Bihar by officials in Mumbai and said that it did not send a good message as all eyes were on the case. Justice Roy asked the officials to ensure everything was done in a professional manner. 

Vikas Singh, Sushant's family's lawyer said that they suspected the Mumbai police were involved in the destruction of evidence.  Sushant Singh Rajput's family's lawyer Vikas Singh opposed Rhea Chakraborty’s plea for a protective order in her favour. Further, Vikas Singh said that there can't be any further delay as evidence was already being tampered with. Further, the late actor's family's lawyer also informed the Court that an IPS officer from Bihar who had gone to investigate the case had been quarantined in Mumbai. 

Senior advocate R Basant, Maharashtra's counsel, informed the court that they have filed a caveat to put across the Point Of View of the Maharashtra govt in the case. 

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, informed the Supreme Court that the Central Bureau of Investigation had accepted the Bihar government's request for a probe by the Central agency into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.   

The Bombay High Court, on Wednesday, adjourned a PIL seeking to transfer Sushant's death probe to the CBI to Friday. The Chief Justice of Bombay HC Dipankar Dutta directed the State and Central govt to provide a copy of the petition to the court. 

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, on Wednesday, claimed that there was a 'conspiracy against the Thackeray family' and said that dirty politics was being played over the death probe of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Earlier, Sanjay Raut had said that all the steps taken by the Bihar government are being taken in light of polls in the state. Terming Bihar Police's investigation as 'interference', Raut said that Sushant was just born in Patna, he achieved everything in Maharashtra and hence it makes sense for Mumbai Police to probe his death. 

Lashing out at Bihar CM Nitish, Raut while speaking to news agency ANI on Tuesday, asked why are people 'crooning' about CBI. "Why they are ranting CBI, CBI, CBI. There are few unsocial elements who want to do politics on this case. And I want to ask who are you? How can you initiate process to recommend CBI probe?" he said on Tuesday. 

A single-judge bench of the Supreme Court led by Justice Hrishikesh Roy to shortly hear the transfer petition filed by actor Rhea Chakraborty seeking to transfer FIR registered in Patna against her in Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case to Mumbai

Senior Advocate Shyam Divan to represent Rhea Chakraborty. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi to appear for the Bihar government.

Following up on the investigation pertaining to the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, a complaint has now been filed in the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) demanding a 'fair probe' into the late actor's death. The complaint in the NHRC has been filed under “The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993” citing sections 14, Section 17 and Section 37 demanding a thorough investigation into the 'unnatural death' of Sushant. 

"I would like to bring to your urgent notice, being a Citizen of India and as the biggest fan of late legendary Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput with the deep agony and heart-wrenching pain towards the injustice done with his case and his millions of worldwide fans. His fans last wish is a fair investigation in the case," appealed petitioner Ashish Rai, who is a law student at Mumbai University.  

A senior Mumbai police official has claimed that the IPS brother-in-law of Sushant Singh Rajput had asked him to call the actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty to police station and pressurise her. Deputy Commissioner of Police Paramjitsingh Dahiya told a TV channel that O P Singh, brother-in-law of Rajput and senior IPS officer of Haryana police, had made the request in February this year.

"Singh asked me to call Rhea Chakraborty to the police station informally and pressurise her," said Dahiya, who was the zonal police head of Bandra region till April 1.

Dahiya said Singh told him that Rajput's family felt Rhea was "controlling" the actor and wanted her out of his life. Dahiya said the actor's family did not submit a written complaint. He said O P Singh made the informal request (to pressurise Rhea) to him through WhatsApp messages on February 18 and 25.

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday appointed Grant Thornton as the forensic auditor in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, a police official said. Police are probing various aspects like alleged professional rivalry, depression and financial transactions of the late actor. Rajput's father K K Singh had lodged a complaint in Patna claiming that a large sum of money was withdrawn from his account.

Following these allegations, Mumbai Police have decided to appoint a team of financial forensic experts to ascertain if any dubious transactions had taken place. "Accordingly, police on Tuesday appointed Grant Thornton as a forensic auditor in the case," the official said.

Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi has called out the Congress for remaining mum against its allies Shiv Sena and NCP in Maharashtra in opposing CBI inquiry in Sushant Singh Rajput's case. Modi's criticism comes on the same day as Bihar CM Nitish gave his assent to the CBI inquiry in the case. The Bihar Deputy CM also questioned if RJD would put pressure on Congress to allow independent investigation in the case or was it just 'lip service.'

On the same day as the Bihar CM recommended CBI inquiry, Maharashtra CM's son Aaditya Thackeray issued a statement on the matter and alleged politicisation of the case. Thackeray stated that people who were jealous of the Maharashtra government's success against COVID-19 were indulging in "dirty politics" and backed Mumbai Police's investigation. The Maharashtra CM's son made it clear that no one would be able to malign the Maha Vikas Aghadi government by making false allegations. 

The Bihar government on Tuesday recommended a CBI investigation in actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said. "The state government has sent its recommendation for a CBI inquiry into the case filed by Mr K K Singh, the father of late Sushant Singh Rajput," Kumar tweeted in Hindi.

Republic TV later on Tuesday evening accessed the notification that was issued by the advocate general of Bihar, Lalit Kishore. Mukul Rohatgi will plead the case in Supreme Court on Wednesday. 

The notification said, "In exercise of the powers conferred under Section-6 of the Delhi Police Establishment Act, 1946 (Act 25 of 1946), the Governor of Bihar is pleased to accord his consent to exercise of powers and jurisdiction to the whole of Bihar and other places related to the case to the members of Delhi Special Police Establishment to investigate/supervise and inquire into the Rajiv Nagar (District - Patna) IPC which are related to the death of Bollywood Actor Sushant Singh Rajput." [sic]

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Wednesday the plea of Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty seeking transfer of an FIR, accusing her of abetting the suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, from Patna to Mumbai. Amid an unprecedented tug of war between the police of Bihar and Maharashtra over the right to probe the death of the actor who was found hanging at his Mumbai residence on June 14, the actress has sought transfer of FIR lodged in Patna on the ground of jurisdiction. 

The hearing before a bench headed by Justice Hrisheksh Roy would be keenly watched as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday recommended CBI probe to the Centre in the sensational case at the request of Rajput's father, Krishna Kishore Singh. Maharashtra has been opposed to transferring the probe to CBI. 

Rhea, who had once allegedly tweeted to the Union Home Minister seeking CBI probe into the matter, on Tuesday opposed the move through her lawyer Satish Maneshinde by saying that the decision has no legal sanctity. The actress, in her interim pleas filed with the pending transfer petition, said, it is becoming increasingly evident through the widespread media reports that the captioned FIR (at Patna) was successfully filed in Patna only due to intervention of the Chief Minister of Bihar and other local politicians. 

Republic TV's investigation in the case

Republic TV has led an extensive coverage of the Sushant Singh Rajput case and unearthed sensational details of the mysteries before and after the unfortunate incident. Sushant’s roommate Siddharth Pithani, ‘close friend’ Sandip Ssingh, former girlfriend Ankita Lokhande, family friend Smita, friend Samuel Haokip, bodyguard, ambulance driver, cook, formmer house staff and trainer have all exclusively opened up on the case, and shared their personal experiences, with numerous inconsistencies also coming to the fore. This is apart from the details of the stunning bank transactions from Sushant’s account, accessed exclusively by the channel.

Two public interest litigations (PILs) have been filed in the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking a CBI probe into the death case of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput who was found dead at his residence in suburban Bandra in Mumbai on June 14.

The two PILs, one by BJP leader and lawyer Ajay Agrawal and other by a Mumbai-based law student Dwivendra Devtadeen Dubey, have been filed during the day when Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has taken an important decision recommending the Centre the CBI inquiry in the sensational case after actor's father made the request for it.

Agrawal, who has been pursuing a politically sensitive Bofors scam case in the apex court, has filed the PIL seeking a direction to CBI to take up “the investigation in the death of Sushant Singh and the events which led to the untimely death” of the actor.