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Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Supreme Court reserves order on Rhea's transfer plea

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Published : Aug 11, 2020, 11:07 AM IST

Updated : Aug 11, 2020, 7:26 PM IST

Sushant Singh Rajput
Sushant Singh Rajput

19:16 August 11

Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey

"I heard he used unparliamentary language for Bihar CM also. He said baseless things about Sushant Singh Rajput's father & me that are untrue. He is not aware of the facts. He is a responsible person & should not have done this: Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey on Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut.

16:51 August 11

Supreme Court asks all parties to file written note of all precedent judgments compiled before the court by Thursday, 13th August while hearing Rhea Chakraborty's petition seeking transfer of FIR from Patna to Mumbai in connection with the death of Sushant Singh Rajput.

15:01 August 11

Shruti Modi, former business manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput leaves Enforcement Directorate (ED) office. She was here for questioning in connection with the actor's death case.

15:00 August 11

"The Maharashtra police have not co-operated with Bihar police in the case," Maninder Singh, Former ASG appearing for Bihar Government, told the Supreme Court.

14:59 August 11

Serious apprehension of bias in the case, argues Rhea's lawyer

There are serious apprehension of bias in the case, the ends of justice will be met if prayers will be allowed, Shyam Divan, Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer argues in the Supreme Court over her plea seeking direction for transfer of investigation from Patna to Mumbai in Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case.

14:58 August 11

Actor Sooraj Pancholi files a complaint at Versova Police station over he being linked to Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case

14:17 August 11

Sushant's brother warns of legal action against MP Sanjay Raut

Sushant’s brother Neeraj Bablu said that the Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut should apologise for his statement in which he claimed that the Sushant's relation strained with his father K K Singh after he planned for second marriage.

He said that if the Shiv Sena leader will not apologise then the family will take legal action against him. 

14:03 August 11

Supreme Court begins hearing in connection with SSR's death case

Supreme Court’s single bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy begins hearing in Rhea Chakraborty plea seeking transfer of FIR from Patna to Mumbai and stay on an investigation by the Bihar police on allegations of Sushant's father that she abetted suicide of his actor son.

"The Supreme Court had granted time to seek responses from all parties. The responses have come in from Bihar, Maharashtra, the complainant (SSR family) and an impleaded application filed by the centre," said Sr advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for Rhea Chakraborty. 

"This is an application for transfer and our brief submission is that as far as the FIR filed by Sushant’s father, it has nothing to do with Patna. There was a considerable amount of delay in filing the FIR," Divan added.

Divan also referred to Rhea Chakraborty additional affidavit that the Bollywood actress filed before top court yesterday.

13:32 August 11

Sooraj Pancholi files complaint over linking with SSR's death case

Actor Sooraj Pancholi on Tuesday files a complaint at Versova Police station over he being linked to Sushant Singh Rajput death case.

13:18 August 11

Sushant's sister Mitu Singh arrives at ED office

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Mitu Singh arrives at ED office in Mumbai to record statement in connection with money laundering case. 

12:54 August 11

SC to hear Rhea Chakraborty's plea

The Supreme Court is slated to hear today a plea filed by actor Rhea Chakraborty seeking to transfer the probe in a case against her in connection with the death of Sushant Singh Rajput from Patna to Mumbai.

12:53 August 11

Request All To Pray For Positive Outcome Of SC Hearing: Sushant's Sister

The sister of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Shweta Singh Kirti, on Tuesday, requested everyone to pray for a positive outcome of the Supreme Court hearing in a matter related to the star's death.

"I request everyone to pray for a positive outcome of the Supreme Court hearing. #WArriors4Sushant #LetsPray #Godiswithus #JusticeforSushantSingRajput," Shweta tweeted from her account, which is unverified, on the micro-blogging site.

12:52 August 11

Ramesh Taurani spoke to Sushant day before his death, says can't deduce person's feelings on call
 

Producer Ramesh Taurani on Tuesday revealed that he and filmmaker Nikkhil Advani, spoke to actor Sushant Singh Rajput a day before his death, to discuss a film. 

Taurani took to Instagram and wrote that he spoke to the "Chhichhore" star on June 13 around 2:15 PM over a conference call, where Advani and the actor's manager were also looped in. 

"After exchanging pleasantries, Nikkhil Advani and I had narrated a story idea to Sushant. And yes, we were on a conference call with him and his manager Uday... 

"I'm not aware as to how you can deduce anything about a person's feeling over a professional phone call," the producer wrote. 

Taurani, head honcho of the production house Tips, said the call lasted approximately 15 minutes.

The producer said the team was in "preliminary talks" after Rajput "liked the idea." 

"Instead of encouraging wrongful theories about the industry and about his associations, I am requesting everyone to have faith in the system and let the authorities do the needful. 

 "And request everyone to stop calling as we need to refrain from commenting any further on this unbelievable and tragic loss. I sincerely hope he is resting in peace. Thank you," he added. 

11:44 August 11

Siddharth Pithani reaches ED office

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday questioned Sushant Singh Rajput's friend and roommate Siddharth Pithani in connection with a money laundering case linked to his death.

Pithani, an IT professional, had told various news channels that he was present in the Bandra flat on June 14 when the 34-year-old actor allegedly hanged himself.

He arrived at the office of the central probe agency in the Ballard Estate area around 11 am in response to their scheduled summons, officials said.

Pithani, who Rajput used to call 'Buddha', is stated to be living with Rajput for about a year, and had earlier recorded his statement with the Mumbai Police as part of its accidental death report (ADR) probe in the case. 

10:42 August 11

ex-manager Shruti to be questioned

Sushant’s former manager Shruti Modi arrives at ED office

Sushant's former business manager Shruti Modi arrives at Enforcement Directorate (ED) office for questioning today.

She was questioned by ED yesterday for close to nine hours along with Rhea, her father and brother.

While Modi arrived at the ED office around 9.30 a.m., Mitu is likely to reach by noon.

10:33 August 11

Sister Mitu, ex-manager Shruti to be questioned

Sushant Singh Rajput
Sushant Singh Rajput

Mumbai: Spreading the net wider in the financial deals probes, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday summoned his sister Mitu Singh and former manager Shruti Modi.

The ED yesterday grilled Sushant's live-in partner Rhea Chakraborty, her father and brother, besides others in connection with the probe into the late actor's financials.

The ED recorded the statement of Rhea for the second time while her father was questioned for the first time. The ED also recorded the statement of Rhea's brother for the third time on Monday.

Besides Rhea's family members, the ED also questioned Sushant's flatmate Siddharth Pithani and Rhea's ex-manager Shruti Modi. According to the probe agency officials, the ED quizzed Rhea about the electronic evidence in connection with the case and is also investigating the phone records of conversations between Rhea, her father and her brother.

The official also said that her father was questioned about the properties bought and the investments made in Mumbai in 2011. On earlier occasions, Rhea remained evasive during the questioning and claimed to be innocent.

The ED again questioned the actress and her family members regarding one of Sushant's companies in which she was a partner. Rhea had earlier told the financial probe agency that Rs one lakh was the paid-up capital, which was shared by the three of them (Sushant Singh Rajput, Rhea and Showik Chakraborty), and apart from that, she didn't spend any more money on the company.

The ED is also looking into two properties owned by Rhea and her family members. Regarding the Khar (East) flat that is in her name, Rhea told the ED officials that she took a housing loan of Rs 60 lakh while the rest of the amount, around Rs 25 lakh, was been paid from her own income.

The agency has also asked for the income tax returns of the last five years from the Chakraborty family.

The ED officials also said that they were not happy with the response of the actor and her family members and they will again call them for questioning.

The ED had on July 31 registered a case on the basis of a Bihar Police FIR on the complaint of Sushant's father K.K. Singh, who alleged that Rs 15 crore was withdrawn or transferred from his son's Kotak Mahindra Bank account.

The ED had registered a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Rhea and her family members on the basis of Singh's complaint submitted at the Rajiv Nagar police station in Patna.

Sushant and Rhea were said to be in a live-in relationship before the actor's death on June 14. Sushant's father has accused Rhea of taking money from his son and also threatening to disclose his medical reports to the media. Sushant's family had also accused her of keeping him away from them. The case was transferred to the CBI from the state police on August 7.

A team of CBI on Monday also recorded the statement of Sushant's sister Rani Singh and father K.K. Singh at different locations.

According to sources, the family members of Sushant claimed that the death of the late actor was a case of murder, and not suicide.

However, the CBI official remained tightlipped about the development.

Earlier in the day, Rhea had moved a fresh plea in the Supreme Court, complaining that the media was unfairly holding a trial and pronouncing her guilty. She also urged the top court to ensure that she is not made a scapegoat of political agenda in the wake of the Bihar elections scheduled later this year.

The plea also said that she had no objection if the court referred the matter to the CBI and even if the CBI probes the matter, the jurisdiction will still be with the courts in Mumbai, and not in Patna.

(With inputs from agencies)

19:16 August 11

Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey

"I heard he used unparliamentary language for Bihar CM also. He said baseless things about Sushant Singh Rajput's father & me that are untrue. He is not aware of the facts. He is a responsible person & should not have done this: Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey on Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut.

16:51 August 11

Supreme Court asks all parties to file written note of all precedent judgments compiled before the court by Thursday, 13th August while hearing Rhea Chakraborty's petition seeking transfer of FIR from Patna to Mumbai in connection with the death of Sushant Singh Rajput.

15:01 August 11

Shruti Modi, former business manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput leaves Enforcement Directorate (ED) office. She was here for questioning in connection with the actor's death case.

15:00 August 11

"The Maharashtra police have not co-operated with Bihar police in the case," Maninder Singh, Former ASG appearing for Bihar Government, told the Supreme Court.

14:59 August 11

Serious apprehension of bias in the case, argues Rhea's lawyer

There are serious apprehension of bias in the case, the ends of justice will be met if prayers will be allowed, Shyam Divan, Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer argues in the Supreme Court over her plea seeking direction for transfer of investigation from Patna to Mumbai in Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case.

14:58 August 11

Actor Sooraj Pancholi files a complaint at Versova Police station over he being linked to Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case

14:17 August 11

Sushant's brother warns of legal action against MP Sanjay Raut

Sushant’s brother Neeraj Bablu said that the Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut should apologise for his statement in which he claimed that the Sushant's relation strained with his father K K Singh after he planned for second marriage.

He said that if the Shiv Sena leader will not apologise then the family will take legal action against him. 

14:03 August 11

Supreme Court begins hearing in connection with SSR's death case

Supreme Court’s single bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy begins hearing in Rhea Chakraborty plea seeking transfer of FIR from Patna to Mumbai and stay on an investigation by the Bihar police on allegations of Sushant's father that she abetted suicide of his actor son.

"The Supreme Court had granted time to seek responses from all parties. The responses have come in from Bihar, Maharashtra, the complainant (SSR family) and an impleaded application filed by the centre," said Sr advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for Rhea Chakraborty. 

"This is an application for transfer and our brief submission is that as far as the FIR filed by Sushant’s father, it has nothing to do with Patna. There was a considerable amount of delay in filing the FIR," Divan added.

Divan also referred to Rhea Chakraborty additional affidavit that the Bollywood actress filed before top court yesterday.

13:32 August 11

Sooraj Pancholi files complaint over linking with SSR's death case

Actor Sooraj Pancholi on Tuesday files a complaint at Versova Police station over he being linked to Sushant Singh Rajput death case.

13:18 August 11

Sushant's sister Mitu Singh arrives at ED office

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Mitu Singh arrives at ED office in Mumbai to record statement in connection with money laundering case. 

12:54 August 11

SC to hear Rhea Chakraborty's plea

The Supreme Court is slated to hear today a plea filed by actor Rhea Chakraborty seeking to transfer the probe in a case against her in connection with the death of Sushant Singh Rajput from Patna to Mumbai.

12:53 August 11

Request All To Pray For Positive Outcome Of SC Hearing: Sushant's Sister

The sister of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Shweta Singh Kirti, on Tuesday, requested everyone to pray for a positive outcome of the Supreme Court hearing in a matter related to the star's death.

"I request everyone to pray for a positive outcome of the Supreme Court hearing. #WArriors4Sushant #LetsPray #Godiswithus #JusticeforSushantSingRajput," Shweta tweeted from her account, which is unverified, on the micro-blogging site.

12:52 August 11

Ramesh Taurani spoke to Sushant day before his death, says can't deduce person's feelings on call
 

Producer Ramesh Taurani on Tuesday revealed that he and filmmaker Nikkhil Advani, spoke to actor Sushant Singh Rajput a day before his death, to discuss a film. 

Taurani took to Instagram and wrote that he spoke to the "Chhichhore" star on June 13 around 2:15 PM over a conference call, where Advani and the actor's manager were also looped in. 

"After exchanging pleasantries, Nikkhil Advani and I had narrated a story idea to Sushant. And yes, we were on a conference call with him and his manager Uday... 

"I'm not aware as to how you can deduce anything about a person's feeling over a professional phone call," the producer wrote. 

Taurani, head honcho of the production house Tips, said the call lasted approximately 15 minutes.

The producer said the team was in "preliminary talks" after Rajput "liked the idea." 

"Instead of encouraging wrongful theories about the industry and about his associations, I am requesting everyone to have faith in the system and let the authorities do the needful. 

 "And request everyone to stop calling as we need to refrain from commenting any further on this unbelievable and tragic loss. I sincerely hope he is resting in peace. Thank you," he added. 

11:44 August 11

Siddharth Pithani reaches ED office

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday questioned Sushant Singh Rajput's friend and roommate Siddharth Pithani in connection with a money laundering case linked to his death.

Pithani, an IT professional, had told various news channels that he was present in the Bandra flat on June 14 when the 34-year-old actor allegedly hanged himself.

He arrived at the office of the central probe agency in the Ballard Estate area around 11 am in response to their scheduled summons, officials said.

Pithani, who Rajput used to call 'Buddha', is stated to be living with Rajput for about a year, and had earlier recorded his statement with the Mumbai Police as part of its accidental death report (ADR) probe in the case. 

10:42 August 11

ex-manager Shruti to be questioned

Sushant’s former manager Shruti Modi arrives at ED office

Sushant's former business manager Shruti Modi arrives at Enforcement Directorate (ED) office for questioning today.

She was questioned by ED yesterday for close to nine hours along with Rhea, her father and brother.

While Modi arrived at the ED office around 9.30 a.m., Mitu is likely to reach by noon.

10:33 August 11

Sister Mitu, ex-manager Shruti to be questioned

Sushant Singh Rajput
Sushant Singh Rajput

Mumbai: Spreading the net wider in the financial deals probes, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday summoned his sister Mitu Singh and former manager Shruti Modi.

The ED yesterday grilled Sushant's live-in partner Rhea Chakraborty, her father and brother, besides others in connection with the probe into the late actor's financials.

The ED recorded the statement of Rhea for the second time while her father was questioned for the first time. The ED also recorded the statement of Rhea's brother for the third time on Monday.

Besides Rhea's family members, the ED also questioned Sushant's flatmate Siddharth Pithani and Rhea's ex-manager Shruti Modi. According to the probe agency officials, the ED quizzed Rhea about the electronic evidence in connection with the case and is also investigating the phone records of conversations between Rhea, her father and her brother.

The official also said that her father was questioned about the properties bought and the investments made in Mumbai in 2011. On earlier occasions, Rhea remained evasive during the questioning and claimed to be innocent.

The ED again questioned the actress and her family members regarding one of Sushant's companies in which she was a partner. Rhea had earlier told the financial probe agency that Rs one lakh was the paid-up capital, which was shared by the three of them (Sushant Singh Rajput, Rhea and Showik Chakraborty), and apart from that, she didn't spend any more money on the company.

The ED is also looking into two properties owned by Rhea and her family members. Regarding the Khar (East) flat that is in her name, Rhea told the ED officials that she took a housing loan of Rs 60 lakh while the rest of the amount, around Rs 25 lakh, was been paid from her own income.

The agency has also asked for the income tax returns of the last five years from the Chakraborty family.

The ED officials also said that they were not happy with the response of the actor and her family members and they will again call them for questioning.

The ED had on July 31 registered a case on the basis of a Bihar Police FIR on the complaint of Sushant's father K.K. Singh, who alleged that Rs 15 crore was withdrawn or transferred from his son's Kotak Mahindra Bank account.

The ED had registered a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Rhea and her family members on the basis of Singh's complaint submitted at the Rajiv Nagar police station in Patna.

Sushant and Rhea were said to be in a live-in relationship before the actor's death on June 14. Sushant's father has accused Rhea of taking money from his son and also threatening to disclose his medical reports to the media. Sushant's family had also accused her of keeping him away from them. The case was transferred to the CBI from the state police on August 7.

A team of CBI on Monday also recorded the statement of Sushant's sister Rani Singh and father K.K. Singh at different locations.

According to sources, the family members of Sushant claimed that the death of the late actor was a case of murder, and not suicide.

However, the CBI official remained tightlipped about the development.

Earlier in the day, Rhea had moved a fresh plea in the Supreme Court, complaining that the media was unfairly holding a trial and pronouncing her guilty. She also urged the top court to ensure that she is not made a scapegoat of political agenda in the wake of the Bihar elections scheduled later this year.

The plea also said that she had no objection if the court referred the matter to the CBI and even if the CBI probes the matter, the jurisdiction will still be with the courts in Mumbai, and not in Patna.

(With inputs from agencies)

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