Supreme Court Observes unusual circumstances in Sushant Death Case | says, "truth must come out"

Supreme Court Observes unusual circumstances in Sushant Death Case | says, "truth must come out"

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it is unfortunate that a gifted artist like Sushant Singh Rajput passed away

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it is unfortunate that a gifted artist like Sushant Singh Rajput passed away in unusual circumstances and the truth in the matter should come out.

Justice Hrishikesh Roy, hearing the arguments on a plea by Sushant's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty seeking transfer of the case from Patna to Mumbai, said "very unfortunate incident has taken place".

"A gifted and talented artist has passed away in circumstances which are unusual. Now, the circumstances in which this death took place needs to be inquired into," Justice Roy observed.

The judge also added that it needs to be investigated whether there was any criminality involved in the matter.

"Everybody has an opinion in the matter, we need to proceed according to the law," added Justice Roy.

Rhea Chakraborty's counsel asked the top Court to grant her interim protection.

Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for Sushant's father, opposed the plea. Singh argued that evidence was being tampered with, and now, after the Centre has informed the Court about the CBI inquiry into the matter then her petition does not survive.

"It is in everyone's interest that the truth should be unraveled," observed Justice Roy, who also pulled up the Maharashtra government for quarantining for 14 days a Bihar Police officer, who was specially deputed to Mumbai to lead a team of four into the probe.

"It doesn't send out a good message. He was there to do his job. You must do everything in a professional manner. Protect all evidence," said the judge.

The Maharashtra government counsel insisted that there has been no destruction of evidence in the case. The matter has been posted for further hearing next week.

PIL IN SC SEEKS CBI PROBE INTO DISHA DEATH TOO: A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking direction for a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) probe into the death of Sushant Singh Rajput's former manager Disha Salian, along with that of the Bollywood actor, claiming "both are inter-linked".

The plea, filed by advocate Vineet Dhanda, has sought direction to Mumbai Police to place on record the detailed investigation report in the case of Salian, after it was reported that her case file is missing or has been deleted.

Dhanda urged the top Court if after perusing the report, the Court finds it unsatisfactory, then the matter may be referred to the CBI for further investigation.

Salian died on June 8 after falling off the 14th floor of a residential building (Regent Galaxy) in Mumbai's Malad West. "A week later, on the morning of June 14, Sushant Singh Rajput allegedly died by suicide which creates suspicion," said the plea.

The plea argued that Salian was in a relationship with actor Rohan Rai, who had been in some TV serials, and they were about to get married after the nationwide lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus.

"According to a family statement given to Mumbai Police, the family was happy with the relationship. The couple was waiting for the lockdown to get over and wanted to get married immediately. Just before the lockdown, Disha and Rohan had brought a 2 BHK flat in the Regent Galaxy building at Malad West.....", added the plea.

The petitioner has insisted that Sushant and Salian's deaths are interconnected. "The Bihar Police reached Malwani Police Station to seek details about Rajput's ex-manager's death. However, the Mumbai Police told Bihar Police that the description of her case has been 'deleted by accident' and cannot be retrieved. This is to be noted that the Mumbai Police investigating officer initially was ready to share the details of the case but things changed after he received a call," the plea claimed.

The plea argued that Bihar Police offered to help in retrieving the folder but the officers were not allowed to access the laptop.

"A CBI probe into Salian's and Sushant Singh's murders is necessary in the present scenario. The petitioner wants a fair trial in their murder case without the interference of politicians," argued the petitioner. Already, two PILs have been filed in the apex Court seeking a CBI probe into the matter, while Bollywood actor Rhea Chakraborty has moved the top Court seeking transfer of the Patna case to Mumbai.

After a hearing on the matter on Wednesday, the apex Court has sought response from the Maharashtra and Bihar governments, and will take up the matter next week.

However agencies report that in an interview Disha's mother denied the possibility of any connection between her daughter's death and Sushant's alleged suicide. She had said that Disha never mentioned them if she was working with Sushant.

Earlier, Sushant's friend Siddharth Pitani revealed that Sushant kept crying the day he learned of Disha's death. His sister was there to take care of him at that time. She fed him, gave him water. His sister came over the day Rhea left. The following day this incident happened, and that affected him so much. He fainted also. His sister and me were in the same room. "We all saw how badly it affected him", Siddharth added.

Meanwhile, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Supreme Court that the Union of India has in principle accepted the recommendation by Bihar government to order a CBI inquiry into the case. The counsel for the Maharashtra government opposed the CBI probe and argued that it is the Mumbai Police that is authorised to investigate under the CrPC. The Maharashtra government counsel also said that the Bihar Police's actions are "politically motivated" and insisted that under the CrPC, it is only the Mumbai Police that has "duty, power and function to register the case".

Mehta, appearing for the Centre, submitted before Justice Hrishikesh Roy that the notification for the Central Bureau of Investigation will be issued soon, preferably by the end of the day. The top Court, in its order, gave three days to all parties to put on record their respective stand.

MUMBAI POLICE SEEK INFORMATION ON DISHA SALIAN: A day after former Maharashtra Chief Minister and presently BJP Rajya Sabha member Narayan Rane alleged that Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his former manager Disha Salian were murdered, Mumbai Police is looking for more information on the late star manager.

On Wednesday, Malad's Malvani Police Station issued a press note seeking more information and evidence on Sushant's late former manager Disha.

The press note issued in Marathi, reads: "In relation to Disha Salian's death, the Malvani Police Station has registered a case of unnatural death. Malvani police is investigating all possible angles related to this death. Regarding this, a lot of news/information is being published on social media, newspapers and TV channels. If anyone has any information or evidence relating to this and wishes to share it with us, can do so with the following officers."

Along with the note, phone numbers and email IDs of several senior police officers have been shared.

Meanwhile, a PIL has been filed in Supreme Court seeking direction for a CBI probe into the death of Disha Salian, along with that of Sushant, claiming "both are inter-linked".

The plea, filed by advocate Vineet Dhanda, has sought that Mumbai Police place on record the detailed investigation report in the case of Salian, after it was reported that her case file is missing or has been deleted. (IANS)

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