The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has concluded its investigation into the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput and has filed a closure report stating that no evidence of foul play or conspiracy was found. The case, which sparked nationwide discussions and outrage, was initially deemed a suicide by the Mumbai Police. However, Rajput's family accused his alleged girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, and the case was handed over to the CBI, which has now concluded its investigation with a closure report. The court will make the final decision, and the case may potentially be reopened if new evidence arises.
After living in Antwerp, Belgium for some time, Mehul Choksi, the main accused in the PNB loan fraud case, has been detained by Belgian authorities following an extradition request by India. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate have been working together to bring Choksi back to India to face charges. He is currently facing proceedings under the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act, and his nephew Nirav Modi is already lodged in a London jail awaiting extradition.
The Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh will continue the fresh hearing in the RG Kar rape and murder case on Friday, with the CBI set to submit the case diary. The Supreme Court had given clearance for the parallel hearing in the case earlier this month. During the previous hearing, Justice Ghosh had directed the CBI to clarify whether the case was one of "rape" or "gang-rape," and also asked for details on the second round of investigation. The West Bengal government, represented by Kalyan Banerjee, raised questions on the legal tenability of a fresh probe after Sanjay Roy's conviction, while also stating that the state was not opposed to it.
The CBI will submit the case diary in the RG Kar rape and murder case at the Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench. This comes after the Supreme Court's clearance earlier this month and will be the second day of the fresh hearing at Justice Ghosh's bench. All eyes and ears will be on the proceedings to see whether the CBI counsel clarifies whether it was a case of "rape" or "gang-rape" in accordance with the court's previous direction. With the victim's parents approaching the court with a fresh petition and the West Bengal government and Trinamool Congress MP raising questions on the legal tenability of a fresh probe, the case has taken a political turn.
The CBI conducted raids on the residences of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur and Bhilai in connection to the Mahadev betting app case. The raids come ahead of Baghel's scheduled meeting at the Congress headquarters in Delhi. This follows previous raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate in relation to the multi-crore liquor scam.
After the CBI filed a closure report in Sushant Singh Rajput's case, giving a clean chit to the accused, Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer, Satish Maneshinde, shared a statement praising the department's report. This comes after months of media frenzy and speculation surrounding the death of the late actor. With this development, it seems like the saga surrounding Sushant's death may finally come to an end.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a closure report in the highly publicized Sushant Singh Rajput death case, after a four-year investigation into the actor's death. The report states that there is no evidence of murder or driving the actor to suicide, and absolves Rhea Chakraborty and her family of any involvement. Rhea's lawyer praised the CBI's thorough investigation but emphasized the damaging and false narratives that emerged throughout the case.
The Supreme Court has passed an interim order restraining the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from conducting an investigation into the allegations against former AIADMK Minister K.T. Rajenthra Bhalaji in a cash-for-job scam case. This order comes after the Madras High Court directed CBI's probe in January, following the State government's failure to comply with the Court's earlier order. Today, a bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and S.V.N Bhatti heard two special leave petitions challenging the High Court's order, with arguments from counsels representing the State, Rajenthra Bhalaji, and the complainant. Justice Mithal questioned the complainant's locus standi, while directing their intervention application to be put on record.
According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the UK's GDP growth is expected to be 2.0% in both 2016 and 2017, down from previous forecasts. This downgrade is attributed to the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the EU referendum, which is causing firms to hold back on spending. The CBI also predicts that interest rates may not rise until the second quarter of 2017. Despite household spending remaining a major driver of growth, business investment is expected to pick up in the second half of 2016. However, global economic uncertainties, particularly in emerging markets, are still a cause for concern.
The Central Bureau of Investigation is seeking assistance from the United States in the investigation of the 1980s Bofors scandal. Investigator Michael Hirschman could potentially provide fresh insights into the case, which has been ongoing for over three decades. This move comes as the CBI continues to probe the high-profile corruption case, involving Swedish arms manufacturer Bofors AB and Indian politicians.