After SC verdict, Sushant Singh Rajput's father clarifies legal position | UPDATES

While assuring full cooperation to the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Sushant Singh Rajput death probe, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday hinted that it would examine conducting a parallel probe as per the Supreme Court verdict. "We welcome the Supreme Court judgement. We shall extend whatever help is needed to the CBI. We will examine the (verdict's) Para 34 and think about it (parallel probe)," Home Minister Anil Deshmukh told media persons late in the evening.

"It is also a matter of pride for Mumbai Police that the Supreme Court observed there is no fault found in their investigation under CrPC's Section 174," he added, lauding the city police, in his formal reaction on the issue.

Citizens of Sushant Singh Rajputs native village Maldiha in Bihar's Purnea district on Wednesday expressed happiness over the Supreme Court's order for a CBI probe into the actors death. The villagers who were glued to the television since morning to know about the apex court's verdict burst with joy after hearing the order.Maldiha village, around 45 km from the district headquarters, is in Bikothi block. Rajput's uncle lives with his family in their ancestral home in the village.

After getting a nod from the Supreme Court to probe actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, a CBI team will visit Mumbai to investigate the case further, the agency said on Wednesday. The CBI, which took over the probe into an FIR registered by the Bihar Police on the basis of a compaint by Rajput's father KK Singh, is yet to visit the megacity regarding the investigation.

It has collected relevant material from the Bihar police and has also spoken to some stakeholders in the case, they said. The Supreme Court on Wednesday handed over the probe to the CBI which has already registered an FIR in the matter.

"The investigation releated to death of Sushant Singh Rajput is continuing.A CBI team will visit Mumbai in due course for further investigation. Other details cannot be shared at this stage," CBI Spokesperson RK Gaur said.

Ishkaran Singh Bhandari, whom BJP Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy appointed to initiate a CBI probe into the Sushant Singh Rajput case, says Supreme Court ordering a court-monitored CBI probe is a step way ahead of expectations. "It is a huge victory for the people of India. Our constitution starts with, ‘We the people' and the people united in this case," Bhandari told IANS after the judgement.

"I said on July 1 that this case must have a CBI investigation, I could see that Mumbai police was completely botching up the case. That has been vindicated now by the Supreme Court's judgment where they have transferred this case to CBI," he added.

 Veteran actress Usha Nadkarni, who played the mother of Sushant Singh Rajput in the popular TV show Pavitra Rishta, has welcomed the Supreme Court ruling that ordered a CBI probe in the death of the late actor on Wednesday.

"I feel so happy that now CBI will look into the case. People have prayed so much and now their prayers have been answered. There is a lot of power in prayers. A lot of what has happened in the aftermath of Sushant's death has been chaotic. I really feel he deserves justice," Usha Nadkarni told IANS.

She is little sceptical, too.

"Lekin CBI me jaake bhi kya hoga maaloom nahi. Log CBI CBI kar rahe hain. Ab sab bhagwan bharose hai (one doesn't know what will happen even after the case has been transferred to the CBI. People are excited about the case being handed over to the CBI. Everything depends on God)," she said.

The investigation related to the death of Sushant Singh Rajput is continuing. CBI team will visit Mumbai in due course for further investigation: CBI statement.

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State government will think as per paragraph 34 of the Supreme Court order: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on being asked if Mumbai Police will conduct parallel investigation in #SushantSinghRajputCase

We welcome the judgement of Supreme Court and we will provide whatever cooperation is needed by the CBI. It is a matter of pride for Mumbai Police that Supreme Court observed there is no fault found in their investigation: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh

Supreme Court has delivered its order. Now, the state govt should do self-inspection as to why public sentiments swung against it.

Only my daughters & I comprise Sushant's family & we've authorised Varun Singh as our advocate & through him Vikas Singh, senior advocate, to represent the family. Any other person claiming himself to be family member doesn't have consent: KK Singh, Sushant Singh Rajput's father

Supreme Court is god's temple. 'Bhagwan ke ghar der hain, andher nahi,' nobody can defeat the truth. We all had this hope that whatever comes from god's house shall be welcoming & today's decision is welcoming. We thank them: #SushantSinghRajput's sister-in-law Nutan Singh.

Bihar: Fans of #SushanSinghRajput burst crackers in Saharsa celebrating the Supreme Court's decision to have a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation in the case.

Mumbai Deputy Commissioner of Police Abhishek Trimukhe will communicate with the CBI. Sushant's forensic report, 5 diary 'panchnama,' 56 statements, Sushant and Rhea's back detail, forensic audit, CDR, post mortem report and other documents to be shared. The task of showing the crime scene to the CBI officers will also be done by Trimukhe. CBI team will come to Mumbai by the end of this week

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According to CBI sources, two senior police officer, DCP rank, posted with Mumbai Police, will also be examined by CBI SIT team. One officer is accused of staying in touch with the prime suspect while the other did not take the complaint of Sushant brother-in-law seriously. CBI will try to find why OP Singh's WhatsApp complaint was not taken on record after Sushant was found dead. The agency will also probe why a senior officer was in touch with a prime suspect.

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Bollywood actor Shekhar Suman says the Supreme Court order for a CBI probe into the Sushant Singh Rajput case is a vindication of truth. He feels the CBI is going to have a tough task investigating the case all over again. "I feel joyous and exhilarated. I woke up to this great news and we were quite sure that this would happen, that the Supreme Court would give a verdict in our favour and he did. When 1.3 billion people get together, there is no stopping," Shekhar told IANS.

Sushant's case has now been handed over to the CBI, after which IndiaTV spoke to a close source related to the actor who made many big revelations. According to this source, Sushant had sent a van to his farmhouse on 17th March from Mumbai, after which a lockdown was implemented from 21st March. The purpose of sending this van was that he wanted to avoid the threat of coronavirus and wanted to end his relationship with Rhea and start a new inning. Sushant sent all the important things  Mumbai via van because Sushant wanted to stay there till the threat of the virus was over and the shooting began. He even asked to fill the ration of 2 months to stay here. But then Samuel Miranda got everyone canceled on the phone. There were certain things that were ordered by Samuel himself.

Sushant and Rhea last visited Lonavala farmhouse in February, after which Sushant thought it right to come alone. According to the source, he looked happier and had a fresh mind this time. Rhea's entire family and special friends of Showik had come to celebrate her birthday in June 2019 where a lot of parties took place. Sushant, in the second week of March, ordered all the things of farming but then Samuel called and asked him to return it.

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"We are awaiting a copy of the order once we get it we will examine it and decide further course of action. We have asked our advocates in the Supreme Court to send us a copy at the earliest," Mumbai Police Commissioner Parambir Singh.

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 As the Supreme Court ordered a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the mysterious death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput on Wednesday, the late actor's family released a statement thanking well wishers, media and millions of fans for their continuous support.. "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 said.

Enforcement Directorate sends summon to director Rumi Jaffery 

In a telling reaction, Parth Pawar - the grand-nephew of Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar and son of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar - tweeted: 'Satyameva Jayate'. Parth had demanded a CBI probe into the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput a few days ago, kicking off a row within the powerful Pawar clan of Maharashtra.

It is not a setback. The decision of the Supreme Court has to be obeyed. The higher authorities of our government will take a decision on what has to be done now.

It was duty of Bihar Police to probe after complaint, but they didn't get cooperation in Mumbai. Behaviour meted out to our IPS officer is known to all. With SC verdict, it's clear what happened wasn't right. Any political comment in this situation isn't right: Bihar CM

Its a matter of great moment that SC has transferred the investigation to CBI. I would expect that CBI will now undertake a professional character & conduct a time-bound investigation. I'm sure his (Sushant's) soul will now rest in peace that a fair investigation will happen. I also wish to appreciate the courage & perseverance shown by his father & family members that justice is done. 

Corona test of all Mumbai office personnel will be completed before the arrival of SIT. So far, about two dozen CBI personnel are being reported being COVID-19 positive. SIT will take the help of CBI personnel in the Mumbai office.

-Abhay Parashar

• Statements of all the people who were present on that day will be taken afresh. Rhea Chakraborty and her family will also be questioned by the CBI team.
• The Mumbai Police team probing the Sushant suicide case is also on the CBI radar, as Sushant's family alleged that the complaint given in February before Sushant's death was not taken into consideration, so the Mumbai team SBI's SIT can also answer questions.
• On the other hand, there are 25 employees of CBI in the Mumbai branch who are corona positive.

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• CBI is waiting for a copy of SC order, although clear orders have been given in the order.
• A pre-prepared SIT comprising three CBI Senior IPS officers, Joint Director Manoj Shashidhar, a 1994-batch Gujarat cadre IPS officer, DIG Gagandeep Gambhir, also a Gujarat cadre IPS officer, and Superintendent of Police Nupur Prasad will investigate the case.
• The CBI's investigation will be based on the FIR of the Bihar Police, in which a case of abetment to suicide, cheating and conspiracy (IPC 341, 348, 380, 406, 420, 306 / 120B) was filed.
• CBI SIT will soon write a letter to the Mumbai Police to provide them a copy of the case diary, photograph of the crime scene, autopsy report, forensic report by the Mumbai Police, PM report, and statement of the recorded witnesses.
• After all this, CBI SIT will also inspect Sushant's house in Bandra, Mumbai, where Sushant's body was allegedly found hanging from the fan. The special thing is that CBI will have a forensic team of its own that will once again try to find clues from the spot.
• SIT will also recapture the crime scene in the same room of the flat to reveal suspicion of murder by Sushant's family, a dummy test will also be done.

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Rhea will appear and face the investigation by the CBI as she has done earlier with the Mumbai Police and the Enforcement Directorate. She maintains that the truth will remain the same whichever agency investigates the case: Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer Satish Maneshinde

SC 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: Satish Maneshinde, Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer

Supreme Court verdict makes it clear that probe by Bihar Police & FIR registered here were correct. Not just #SushantSinghRajput's family or people of Bihar, entire country is concerned over the matter. With CBI probe, people can trust there'll be justice: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar.

We have full faith that an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will bring us justice and we thank the Supreme Court for it, said Dev Kishore Singh, uncle of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, on Wednesday. "The Supreme Court's decision has brought us a lot of joy, we welcome it. We were perplexed by the Maharashtra Police was delaying and hiding evidence in its investigation. We have faith that CBI investigation will get us justice," Singh said.

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Maharashtra government should introspect on the way #SushantSinghRajput's death case was handled in the State: Maharashtra Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis on Supreme Court orders CBI probe in the case

I think SC verdict is natural. There were too many things that were odd about these two Bollywood deaths of Sushant Singh Rajput and his former business manager. This whole issue had struck a chord with millions of people. He had symbolised aspirational India: Jay Panda, BJP

The Supreme Court verdict has come, once we get a copy of the order we will comment on it: Maharashtra Home Minister, Anil Deshmukh.

It's (SC order for transferring case to CBI) a matter of satisfaction for people of Bihar who want fair investigation in #SushantSinghRajput's death case. It was unfortunate that Mumbai police was not carrying out proper investigation in case: Union minister and Arrah MP RK Singh

Sushant Singh Rajput was a talented actor & died well before his full potential could be realised. Many are keenly awaiting outcome of probe so speculations can be put to rest. Therefore a fair, competent, impartial investigation is need of the hour: Supreme Court in its order

I welcome the Supreme Court verdict recommending CBI probe in the case. This is victory for justice. On 30th June, we had demanded a CBI probe. But, the Bihar Government took 42 days to wake up: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on #SushantSinghRajput death case

#SushantSinghRajput was a talented actor & died well before his full potential could be realised. Many are keenly awaiting outcome of probe so speculations can be put to rest. Therefore a fair, competent, impartial investigation is need of the hour: Supreme Court in its order

Kangana Ranaut has hailed the Supreme Court verdict ordering a CBI investigation into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. "Humanity wins, congratulations to each one of SSR warriors, first time I felt such strong force of collective consciousness, AMAZING #CBITakesOver," read a post in the official Twitter account of Team Kangana Ranaut.

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy hailed the Supreme Court's order for a CBI probe into the mysterious suicidal death of Sushant Singh Rajput. Swamy took to Twitter and wrote: "CBI jay ho".

Supreme Court has given its verdict, it is not right to make political comments. Our state's justice system has always been one of the best in the country, no one is above law here & to provide justice to all has been the norm: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena 

Ankita Lokhande, ex-girlfriend of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court which ordered for a CBI probe into his death on Wednesday morning. "Justice is the truth in action. Truth wins .... #1ststeptossrjustice," Ankita Lokhande posted from her verified Instagram and Twitter accounts on Wednesday morning minutes after the verdict of the Supreme Court became public. She also used a folded hands emoji along with her post.

Those in the government who know the law, the Mumbai Police Commissioner or our Advocate General can talk about it, it is not fit for me to comment on the verdict of Supreme Court: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena

It is a very important day for #SushantSinghRajput's family and his fans all over the world. Supreme Court accepted all our points, it also held that what Maharashtra Police was doing was in a limited scope: Vikas Singh, lawyer of Sushant Singh Rajput's father

CBI to write a letter to Mumbai Police seeking all the relevant documents in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. According to top CBI sources, the agency will write to the Mumbai Police to share all the evidence it collected in the probe. The sources said that the agency will demand the statements of all the persons whose statements were recorded in the last two months and the electronic devices of the late actor which are with the Mumbai Police.

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: Mumbai Police Commissioner, Parambir Singh

Bihar DGP says, "I'm very happy. SC order has strengthened trust people have in the Court & has assured the nation that justice will be delivered...Today's verdict has proved that Bihar Police was correct. The way Mumbai Police behaved was illegal." #SushantSinghRajput

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday said, "We welcome the decision of the Supreme Court to allow CBI to continue with its probe of Sushant death case on the basis of FIR filed in Bihar. Our stand vindicated."

Our family thanks the Supreme Court, and all those who were a part of this movement for justice. Now, we are certain that Sushant will get justice: Niraj Singh Babloo, Bihar BJP MLA & relative of #SushantSinghRajput

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya tweeted, "महाराष्ट्र चे गृह मंत्री अनिल देशमुख नी राजीनामा द्यावा. मुंबई पोलिस कमिश्नर नी 2 महिने एफ आय आर न घेणे दुर्देवी आहे. सुशांत सिंग चा परिवार ला न्याय मिळेल."

He further tweeted, "Sushant Singh investigation to be done by CBI says Supreme Court . Sushant Singh Father, Family will get justice now. Hope Maharashtra Government will learn a lesson."

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

Mumbai Police's behaviour was not correct: Bihar DGP

SC also said that any other FIR registered in connection with the Sushant Singh Rajput's death will also be investigated by the CBI. We hope that we should get justice very soon. The family is very happy with the verdict: Vikas Singh, Lawyer of Sushant Singh Rajput's father

This is a victory for Sushant Singh Rajput's family. SC ruled on all points in our favour. The Court also clearly said that the FIR registered at Patna was correct: Vikas Singh, Lawyer of Sushant Singh Rajput's father

#SushantSinghRajput death case: FIR registered at Patna was correct. The state of Maharashtra refused the option to challenge the order, says Supreme Court

Maharashtra government will not challenge the SC order

"There we go!! Finally!! CBI for SSR!! #CBITakesOver," tweets Sushant's sister Shweta Singh Kirti.

She made another tweet that read, "Thank you God!  You have answered our prayers!! But it is just the beginning... the first step towards the truth! Full faith on CBI!! #Victoryoffaith #GlobalPrayersForSSR #Wearefamily #CBITakesOver."

State of Maharashtra sought liberty to appeal against this order which was DECLINED by the Single Judge Bench

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Supreme Court: Maharashtra Government to assist CBI in the probe since this is a Court ordered CBI investigation

Supreme Court begins pronouncing verdict on actor Rhea Chakraborty's petition seeking transfer of investigation in Sushant Singh Rajput death case from Patna in Bihar to Mumbai. Supreme Court orders the CBI probe into mysterious suicidal death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. SC asks Mumbai Police to hand over all evidence collected so far in the case to CBI.

SC says Bihar govt was competent to request CBI for transfer of investigation.

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh to meet Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray after Supreme Court's verdict on CBI prove in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. 

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said that they are awaiting Supreme Court's decision regarding CBI probe in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. He said, "We will decide the way forward after the Supreme Court verdict today"

"We all are waiting for justice from SC (on Rhea Chakraborty's petition seeking transfer of probe from Patna to Mumbai). Entire country knows how much effort Mumbai police was putting. Bihar police stand with justice," says Bihar Police Assoc. Pres Mritunjay Singh

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Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed that the Mumbai Police hasn't provided any digital evidence to them yet. Earlier, ED had written to the Mumbai Police to hand over Sushant Singh Rajput's mobile phone but did not receive any reply. Mumbai Police has not handed over Sushant's forensic audit report to ED as well.

Also, according to ED sources, there are differences between Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik and Sushant's flatmate Siddharth Pithani and Shruti Modi's statements.

Sushant Singh Rajput's ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande tweeted, "waiting" ahead of Supreme Court's judgment regarding Rhea Chakraborty's plea seeking transfer of the case from Patna to Mumbai.

She also retweeted Sushant's sister Meetu Singh's post which read, "Tomorrow Is The Biggest Day Of My Life! My Family And All My Bhai Fans, Supporter .. Judgement...Let's Pray Guys!!Justice Will Prevail!! "

"What appears is that the Mumbai Police was trying to close the case. It is only after Sushant Singh Rajput's family filed an FIR, a serious probe started. We'll ensure that the family gets justice," says Bihar Minister and JDU leader Sanjay Jha on Sushant Singh Rajput death case

The Mumbai police on Tuesday received the forensic audit report of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's bank accounts, a top official said. While carrying out investigation into Mr Rajput's bank accounts after his death in June, the police had decided to get them forensically audited. Accordingly, Grant Thornton, an accounting and advisory firm, was appointed the forensic auditor in the case.

The report suggests that there was no financial transaction from Mr Rajput's accounts to those of his girlfriend, actor Rhea Chakraborty, the official said. Sushant Rajput, 34, was financially well-off and took good care of his staff too, he said.

Ahead of the Supreme court judgement today, Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti shared a picture of teh LOrd and sought blessings. She tweeted, "Lead Us from darkness unto LIGHT! Sharnagati"

The Supreme Court today will pronounce the verdict on a petition filed by actress Rhea Chakraborty seeking transfer of the case filed in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput's death from Patna to Mumbai.

Justice Hrishikesh Roy will pronounce the verdict at 11 a.m. The transfer petition filed by Rhea has been opposed by the Bihar government and Sushant Singh's father K.K. Singh.