Bihar Government files affidavit in SC saying Rhea Chakrabortys plea is not maintainable regarding Sushant Singh Rajput death case

7 Aug 2020

After Sushant Singh Rajputs father filed an FIR against Rhea Chakraborty for fraud and abetment of suicide in Patna, she filed a transfer plea in Supreme Court. Rhea Chakraborty wanted the primary investigation to be transferred to Mumbai from Bihar and now, the latters government has submitted an affidavit in Supreme Court challenging the same. According to the affidavit, Rheas transfer plea can be rejected since it is not maintainable and misconceived under the CrPC section 179.The affidavit also states that the Bihar Government has jurisdiction over the case since the FIR was filed there. Rhea Chakrabortys petition states that the Bihar Government has no jurisdiction since the entire case arose in Mumbai, can be rendered invalid under section 179 of CrPC. Now that the case has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation, Rhea Chakraborty was summoned at the Enforcement Directorate for questioning regarding the money laundering charges.Details regarding her plea are still awaited from the Supreme Court.