Live updates from Sushant Singh Rajput case: Supreme Court closes all options for Mumbai Police to probe SSR death case

Supreme Court closes all options for Mumbai Police to probe Sushant Singh Rajput death case

Ordering a CBI probe into the matter, Justice Hrishikesh Roy said, "While according approval for the ongoing CBI investigation, if any other case is registered on the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and the surrounding circumstances of his unnatural death, the CBI is directed to investigate the new case as well."

Raveena Tandon on the SC verdict: 'Now we need closure on the SSR case!'

In an exclusive chat with ETimes, Raveen says, "I am glad that the CBI will now take over. We all want to know what happened and we need closure on the case. It has only got murkier by the day from whatever we see on the news."

Sushant Singh Rajput's case: Mumbai Police to conduct a parallel investigation? Home Minister Anil Deshmukh answers

When quizzed if the Mumbai Police will be conducting a parallel investigation, state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh responded saying "The state government will think as per paragraph 34 of the Supreme Court order."

Patna SP Vinay Tiwari on Sushant Singh Rajput case: The investigation was our constitutional and legal right; SC upheld it

Reacting to the news of the Supreme Court handing over the Sushant Singh Rajput case to the CBI, Vinay Tiwari, IPS officer from Bihar, has termed the court order an expression of trust in the state police’s investigation.

Sushant Singh Rajput's niece shares an emotional message post the verdict; says 'Rest peacefully, Gulshan mama, all of us are here for your justice'

Taking to Twitter, Sushant's niece shared a picture of Lord Shiva along with another picture of Lady Justice and wrote, "Where there is a will, there is a way. Despite all the odds, one significant step. Rest peacefully, Gulshan mama, all of us are here for your justice. Har Har Mahadev

Sushant Singh Rajput's fans burst crackers in Bihar to celebrate the Supreme Court's verdict for CBI probe

Fans of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput burst crackers in Saharsa celebrating the Supreme Court's decision to have a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation in the case.

Sushant Singh Rajput's brother-in-law calls his family 'the great Indian dream'; says they represent 'self-reliance, hard work, economic progression'

Earlier in the day, Sushant's brother-in-law had taken to social media to share a tweet along with a blog link where he called the late actor's 'the great Indian dream'. He wrote, "And this is what resonates with the public. Sushant and his family represent the aspirations of India. Sushant and his family represent self-reliance, hard work, economic progression; the great Indian dream. #CBIForSSR"

CBI to seek all evidence, electronic gadgets from Mumbai Police

According to top CBI sources, the agency will write to the Mumbai Police to share all the evidence it has collected in the probe.The CBI will seek details of the autopsy report, crime scene photographs from the Mumbai Police and the same will be shared with the forensic experts posted at CFSL. 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.

Report: BMC says that if the CBI plans to stay in Mumbai for less than 7 days, they won't be put under quarantine. If they want to stay for more than 7 days, they'll have to seek an exemption.

Update: 2 top Mumbai cops to be examined and questioned by CBI SIT. While one officer is allegedly accused of staying in touch with prime suspect the second reportedly did not take the complaint of Sushant’s brother-in-law seriously.

Obstruction to Bihar Police team at Mumbai gave rise to suspicion on bonafide of inquiry, says SC

"The records of the case produced before this court, does not prima facie suggest any wrongdoing by the Mumbai Police. However, their obstruction to the Bihar police team at Mumbai could have been avoided since it gave rise to suspicion on the bonafide of their inquiry," the bench said.

Update: Key Maharashtra Govt meeting is reprotedly underway to decide the future course of action post the SC verdict. Sources say, "Legal opinion is also being sought from the State Advocate General."

Sushant Singh Rajput’s family on CBI taking over case: We believe that all those involved in the dastardly crime will be brought to justice

Welcoming the ruling of the apex court, the late actor’s family issued a formal note of thanks to all his fans, friends and well-wishers who stood by them in this demand for a CBI enquiry in the case.

Supreme Court orders CBI to investigate Sushant Singh Rajput's death case: Highlights of the verdict

Supreme Court today announced that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will take over the probe of Sushant Singh Rajput’s untimely demise on June 14. The Mumbai Police have been asked to hand over all evidence collected so far in the case to CBI, while the apex court also observed that the FIR in Patna, based on Sushant’s father’s complaint was correct. While Rhea Chakraborty’s lawyer, senior advocate Satish Manshinde shared her statement, Sushant’s family lawyer Vikas Singh also revealed the family’s reaction to the verdict. Here’s taking a look at the highlights of the verdict.

Vivek Agnihotri on CBI taking over Sushant Singh Rajput's case: SC felt the direction of Mumbai police is not right

Agnihotri said, “Just after the judgment, I spoke to a Supreme Court lawyer he said SC took about a week to pass the judgment because they studied the entire Mumbai Police investigation and SC felt the direction of Mumbai police is not right otherwise there was everything in the legal framework was in favour of them and SC could’ve said let Mumbai police conduct the enquiry and finish it. But there was something missing or fishy and may be they were not going in the right direction and that is why SC has taken the decision and that confirms my case.”