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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 19, 2020, 11:34:19 IST

Sushant Singh Rajput's case live updates: SC orders CBI probe in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case

SC is set to pronounce its verdict on Rhea Chakraborty’s plea for transfer of FIR filed against her alleging abetment in actor Sushant’s death to Mumbai. The SC, if it orders a CBI probe, will also decide which court — the one in Patna or Mumbai — will have jurisdiction over the FIR and consequent investigation. Stay tuned to TOI for all latest updates

11:34 (IST), Aug 19

Our family thanks thanks SC 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 & Sushant's relative

11:30 (IST), Aug 19

I am very happy. The SC order has strengthened the trust people have in the court and has assured the nation that justice will be delivered in Sushant's case: Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey

11:29 (IST), Aug 19

"...So happy... first step towards victory and unbiased investigation," tweets Shweta Singh Kirti, Sushant's sister.

11:25 (IST), Aug 19
 
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SC also said that any other FIR registered in connection with the Sushant'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 
11:21 (IST), Aug 19
 
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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 
11:21 (IST), Aug 19

"Justice is the truth in action," actor Ankita Lokhande tweets post verdict.

11:18 (IST), Aug 19

Since Bihar police registered a full-fledged FIR which already stands referred to CBI, the central agency should probe the case: SC

11:15 (IST), Aug 19
 
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The jurisdiction of the Mumbai Police conducting an investigation under Section 174 CrPC is limited. Since Mumbai police had registered only an accidental death report for Rajput's death, it had limited investigation powers.

Supreme court 
11:13 (IST), Aug 19

SC ensured that there was no confusion about CBI being the sole authority to probe the mystery behind Rajput's suicidal death and that no other state police could interfere with it.

11:11 (IST), Aug 19

"FIR registered in Patna was lawful. The state of Maharashtra refused the option to challenge the order," says Supreme Court

11:10 (IST), Aug 19

Read: CBI to take over Sushant’s death probe, rules SC

Sushant Singh Rajput’s death on June 14 has led to a volley of controversies, which involved the Mumbai police, Bihar police, Enforcement Directorate as well as the CBI probing his untimely demise. The Supreme Court has now announced that the Central Bureau of Investigation will take over the probe of Sushant Singh Rajput. According to Times Now Supreme Court has also pronounced that pronounced the verdict on Rhea Chakraborty's plea, the case will be transferred to Mumbai.

11:07 (IST), Aug 19
 
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CBI will be competent to probe not only Patna FIR but any other FIR related to Rajput's death case.

Supreme court 
11:07 (IST), Aug 19
 
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Bihar government had the right to refer the Patna FIR lodged by Rajput's father to CBI.

Supreme court 
11:04 (IST), Aug 19

SC asks Mumbai Police to hand over all evidence collected so far in the case to CBI.

11:03 (IST), Aug 19

SC orders CBI probe into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

10:41 (IST), Aug 19

We will decide the way forward after SC verdict today: Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh

10:05 (IST), Aug 19

Read: Sushant had sleepless nights after being accused in MeToo movement, claims actor's ex-teammate

Talking to a news portal about the same, Samuel Haokip reportedly said that Sushant had moved in with the actor’s team to the Pali Hill flat and that all the discussions to salvage Sushant’s damaged reputation were together in the team. He added that the team was also discussing the legal recourse after the allegations came out. According to him, Sanjana had left for the United States and did not pick up the phone when they contacted her the first day. He also added that had the actress responded to the allegations sooner than she did, the damage would have been less.