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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 11, 2020, 12:21:35 IST

Live updates from Sushant Singh Rajput's death case: Special court rejects bail plea of Rhea Chakraborty and other accused in the drug case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which registered a case of money laundering in connection with the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, is soon likely to register another case on the basis of the findings of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The sessions court will pronounce orders on Rhea Chakraborty and her brother, Showik's bail today. Meanwhile, NCB has opposed the bail application filed by Rhea's brother Showik and stated that he is an active member of drug syndicate connected with drug supplies. With new developments coming in every day, take a look at all the live updates about the case.

12:13 (IST), Sep 11

Special court rejects bail plea of Rhea Chakraborty and other accused in the drug case

A special court in Mumbai today has rejected bail to Rhea Chakraborty and others in the drug case. The magistrate court had earlier rejected her bail plea and granted the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), 14-days of judicial custody. Her bail was reportedly rejected on the rounds that she might influence others.

12:01 (IST), Sep 11

Special court judge dictates order on Rhea and Showik Chakraborty's bail plea

The special judge had already heard the submissions that have been made by the lawyers of Rhea and Showik Chakraborty as well as special public prosecutor. The hearing on the case has started and the judge has already started dictating order on the bail pleas.

10:57 (IST), Sep 11

Sushant Singh Rajput's brother-in-law Vishal Kirti asks Ankita Lokhande to not take jibes seriously

10:34 (IST), Sep 11

A special court to pass order on Rhea and Showik Chakraborty's bail plea

Rhea Chakraborty is seeking bail from the Sessions Court in Mumbai following her arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and 14-day judicial custody. Her legal team is seeking bail by claiming that her statement was coerced and there was no drugs recovered from her. A special court will be passing the order on their bail application today.

08:12 (IST), Sep 11

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti backs Ankita Lokhande

08:11 (IST), Sep 11

Shibani Dandekar demands release of friend Rhea Chakraborty

In a new Instagram post, Shibani Dandekar shared a picture of Rhea Chakraborty and demanded her release. “#ReleaseRhea #justiceforrhea,” the caption read. The comments on the post have been limited.

08:10 (IST), Sep 11

Ankita Lokhande reacts to Shibani Dandekar's '2 seconds of fame comment'

08:09 (IST), Sep 11

NCB opposes bail pleas of Rhea and Showik Chakraborty

‘Strongly opposing’ actor Rhea Chakraborty’s bail plea, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has claimed that she was clearly involved in financing activities related to illicit trafficking of drugs and this is supported by the voluntary statements made by her and other accused, WhatsApp chat records, call detail records and information recovered from laptops and tablets.

08:08 (IST), Sep 11

ED likely to register fresh case on the basis of NCB findings in Sushant Singh Rajput's case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which registered a case of money laundering in connection with the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, is soon likely to register another case on the basis of the findings of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).