The Bombay High Court has quashed the Look Out Circulars (LOC) issued by the CBI against actress Rhea Chakraborty and her family members in the Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case. The High Court dismissed CBI's argument for the circulars' maintainability and stated that there was no mention of the Chakraborty family fleeing the country as the reason for the circulars. Rhea, who was previously arrested and later released on bail, approached the court seeking the quashing of the LOC, which was issued after the registration of the FIR in Sushant's death case. The court also denied CBI's request for a four-week pause in the order to approach the Supreme Court.
No Sushant, No Bollywood: Bombay High Court Quashes LOCs Against Rhea Chakraborty and Family
In a significant development in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, the Bombay High Court has quashed the Look Out Circulars (LOCs) issued by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against actress Rhea Chakraborty and her family members. The court ruled that the circulars were not maintainable and there was no reason to believe that the Chakrabortys were fleeing the country.
Background:
Sushant Singh Rajput, a popular Bollywood actor, was found dead in his apartment in Mumbai in June 2020. His death was initially ruled a suicide, but his family and fans raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. The CBI took over the investigation in August 2020 and issued LOCs against Rhea Chakraborty and her family members in September 2020.
Bombay High Court's Ruling:
The Bombay High Court, in its order, stated that the CBI had failed to provide any evidence to support its claim that the Chakrabortys were fleeing the country. The court also noted that the LOCs were issued without giving Rhea Chakraborty and her family members an opportunity to be heard.
FAQs:
A Look Out Circular (LOC) is a directive issued by law enforcement agencies to immigration authorities to prevent a person from leaving the country.
The CBI had issued LOCs against Rhea Chakraborty and her family members in connection with the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. The CBI claimed that the Chakrabortys were trying to flee the country.
The Bombay High Court quashed the LOCs issued against Rhea Chakraborty and her family members, stating that the circulars were not maintainable and there was no evidence to support the CBI's claim that the Chakrabortys were fleeing the country.
The Bombay High Court's ruling is a setback for the CBI's investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput's death. The CBI will now have to provide evidence to support its claim that the Chakrabortys were fleeing the country in order to obtain fresh LOCs.
The Bombay High Court's ruling could lead to a delay in the investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput's death. It could also affect the CBI's ability to gather evidence and witnesses related to the case.
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