A PIL has been filed by the Supreme Court and High Court Litigants Association of India, seeking the immediate arrest and custodial interrogation of Shiv Sena President Aditya Thackeray in connection with the mysterious deaths of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his former manager Disha Salian. The PIL has urged for the CBI to initiate a probe against Thackeray and submit a comprehensive report. However, Thackeray has filed an intervention application, arguing that the PIL is not maintainable as the case is being probed by the state. The case of Rajput's death has been under investigation by the CBI, while the ED and NCB are looking into allegations against Rajput's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty. Salian's death is also being investigated by the police.
Sushant Singh Rajput Case: PIL Seeks Aditya Thackeray's Arrest
Background
The mysterious deaths of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his former manager Disha Salian have been the subject of intense public interest and speculation. Rajput was found dead in his apartment in Mumbai in June 2020, while Salian had passed away a week earlier.
The initial investigation into Rajput's death was handled by the Mumbai Police, but the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) later took over the case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have also been investigating allegations against Rajput's girlfriend, Rhea Chakraborty.
PIL against Aditya Thackeray
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has now been filed in the Supreme Court by the Supreme Court and High Court Litigants Association of India, seeking the immediate arrest and custodial interrogation of Shiv Sena President Aditya Thackeray in connection with the deaths of Rajput and Salian.
The PIL alleges that Thackeray was involved in a conspiracy to cover up the truth behind the deaths. It claims that Salian was murdered before Rajput's death as part of a plan to frame Chakraborty.
Thackeray's Response
Aditya Thackeray has filed an intervention application in the case, arguing that the PIL is not maintainable as the case is already under investigation by the state. He has also denied any involvement in the deaths.
FAQs
1. Who is Aditya Thackeray?
Aditya Thackeray is the President of the Shiv Sena, a political party in Maharashtra. He is the son of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
2. What is the evidence against Aditya Thackeray?
The PIL does not provide any specific evidence against Thackeray. It primarily relies on allegations and speculation.
3. What is the status of the CBI investigation?
The CBI investigation into Rajput's death is ongoing. No conclusive findings have been released yet.
4. What is the status of the ED investigation?
The ED investigation into allegations against Rhea Chakraborty is also ongoing. Chakraborty has been arrested and is currently in judicial custody.
5. What is the expected outcome of the PIL?
It is difficult to predict the outcome of the PIL. The Supreme Court will need to consider the evidence presented and determine whether it is sufficient to warrant further action.
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