Key Points Of The SC Verdict: CBI Probe For Sushant’s Case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered CBI probe into mysterious suicidal death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Here are key points of the SC verdict:

• The apex court asked the Mumbai Police to hand over all evidence collected so far in the case to CBI.
• The court observed that the FIR registered at Patna on the complaint filed by Rajput’s father was correct. The court added that the Bihar government had the right to refer the Patna FIR lodged by Rajput’s father to CBI.
• The SC said CBI will be competent to probe not only the Patna FIR but any other FIR related to Rajput death case.
• The court ensured that there was no confusion about CBI being a sole authority to probe the mystery behind Rajput’s suicidal death and that no other state police could interfere with it.
• The court further observed that since the Mumbai police had registered only an accidental death report for Rajput’s death, it had limited investigation powers. Since Bihar police registered a full-fledged FIR which already stands referred to CBI, the central agency should probe the case.

Sushant’s Family On The Verdict

“Thank you, God! You have answered our prayers!! But it is just the beginning… the first step towards the truth! Full faith on CBI!! There we go!! Finally!! CBI for SSR!! Congratulations to my extended family!! So happy… first step towards victory and unbiased investigation,” said Rajput’s sister, Shweta Singh Kirti.

“SC also said that any other FIR registered in connection with the Sushant Singh Rajput’s death will also be investigated by the CBI. We hope that we should get justice very soon. The family is very happy with the verdict,” said Vikas Singh, lawyer of Sushant Singh Rajput’s father.

Earlier, the Bihar government had referred the Patna FIR to the CBI, leading the Centre to ask the investigating agency to take up the case. However, Maharashtra government had opposed the Centre’s decision to hand over the case to CBI and said the Patna FIR should be transferred to Mumbai police in whose jurisdiction the incident happened. Mumbai police are yet to register an FIR and have continued their inquiry under an accidental death report.