The top court, which had reserved its judgement on the plea on August 11, was told by the Bihar government that “political clout” has not allowed Mumbai Police to even register an FIR in Rajput’s case. Maharashtra government had argued that Bihar completely lacks jurisdiction in the matter. Chakraborty’s counsel had told the bench that probe by Mumbai Police has “proceeded quite substantially” as it has recorded statements of 56 persons in the case. Senior advocate Vikas Singh, representing Rajput’s father had countered submissions advanced by Chakraborty’s counsel and said that they have “no faith” in Maharashtra Police.
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Aug 19, 2020 10:09 am (IST)
The Bihar government in its submission to the apex court said, “It is apparent that it is on account of political pressure in the State of Maharashtra that neither the FIR has been registered by the Mumbai Police nor did they extend any cooperation to Bihar Police in discharging their obligation to conduct investigation expeditiously.”
Aug 19, 2020 10:05 am (IST)
As per the cause list uploaded on the apex court website, Justice Hrishikesh Roy will pronounce the verdict at 11 a.m. The transfer petition filed by Rhea has been opposed by the Bihar government and Sushant Singh’s father K.K. Singh.
Aug 19, 2020 9:57 am (IST)
The Supreme Court will today pronounce the verdict on a petition filed by actress Rhea Chakraborty seeking transfer of the case filed in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death from Patna to Mumbai.It will be decided if actor’s case will be further investigated by CBI or Mumbai Police.
