Rhea Chakraborty, the actor involved in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, is contesting travel restrictions imposed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Recently, she approached the Bombay High Court, prompting the cancellation of the Lookout Circular( LOC) issued against her in August 2020.
Case Background and Limited Progress
The case revolves around the tragic death of Sushant Singh Rajput, discovered in his Mumbai apartment on June 14, 2020. Initially treated as an accidental death report by Mumbai police, the situation changed when Rajput’s father filed a complaint with the Bihar police, accusing Rhea Chakraborty and her family of contributing to his son’s self-murder. Subsequently, the case was moved to the CBI for further examination.
Plea for Quashing LOC and Temporary Suspense
Rhea’s plea to the Bombay High Court includes two crucial requests. Firstly, she seeks the quashing of the Lookout Circular, and secondly, she applies for the temporary suspense of the same. This temporary relief is crucial, as she intends to travel abroad for a professional event. Her legal representative, Abhinav Chandrachud, presented these pleas, pressing the need for resolution after nearly three years without significant progress in the case.
Lack of Progress and Legal Exchange
Chandrachud informed the court that there has been no substantial progress in the investigation since the FIR was lodged by the CBI nearly three years ago. especially, Rhea Chakraborty has neither entered any process with the CBI nor faced charges as the agency has not filed its chargesheet. The legal exchange continued, with CBI counsel Shriram Shirsat attesting to the agency’s reply to the plea.
Trip Restrictions and the Court’s Inquiry
Rhea’s counsel revealed that she had preliminarily secured bail in a drug case and received permission from the special NDPS court to travel abroad. Still, the CBI’s Lookout Circular averted her from doing so. In response, the Bombay High Court bench, led by Justice A.S. Gadkari, inquired about Rhea’s prior international travels. Rhea’s counsel clarified that she could not travel abroad due to the CBI’s indirect lookout, despite having the court’s authorization. Consequently, the court has set the next hearing for December 20 to further address the matter.
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In a significant turn of events in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, actor Rhea Chakraborty has approached the Bombay High Court to challenge the Lookout Circular( LOC) issued against her by the Central Bureau of Investigation( CBI). The case, stemming from Rajput’s tragic death in June 2020, has taken various legal twists and remains a subject of public interest.
Rhea’s plea to the court involves two crucial aspects. Firstly, she seeks the quashing of the Lookout Circular, which is crucial for her current legal situation. She also requests the temporary suspension of the same, citing the need to travel abroad for a professional event. Abhinav Chandrachud, her legal representative, presented these pleas, emphasising the prolonged duration of the case without substantial progress.
Chandrachud, during the court proceedings, highlighted the lack of progress in the investigation since the CBI registered the case nearly three years ago. especially, Rhea Chakraborty has not been summoned by the CBI, and the agency has yet to file its chargesheet. The legal exchange continued as CBI counsel Shriram Shirsat verified the agency’s response to the plea.
One of the crucial aspects discussed during the proceedings was Rhea’s attempts to travel abroad. Her counsel clarified that, after securing bail in a drug-related case, she had obtained authorization from the special NDPS court to travel internationally. Still, the CBI’s Lookout Circular prevented her from doing so, leading to the current legal challenge.
The Bombay High Court bench, led by Justice A.S. Gadkari, inquired about Rhea’s prior international travels, seeking clarity on the circumstances girding her trip restrictions. The disclosure that the CBI’s Lookout Circular hindered her former attempts to travel despite court authorization added a layer of complexity to the case.
In response to these developments, the court has listed the coming hearing for December 20. As the legal battle continues, the case remains a focal point of public attention, with numerous individuals awaiting the court’s decision on Rhea Chakraborty’s plea to quash the Lookout Circular and temporarily suspend trip restrictions.
