The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken a stand against granting relief to actor Rhea Chakraborty, who approached the Bombay High Court seeking the suspension of a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against her by the agency. This move is related to her involvement in a drug case connected to the tragic demise of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020.
Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) Case
- Rhea Chakraborty is under scrutiny in a drug-related case initiated by the NCB following Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
- The case gained complexity when the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took charge after an FIR was filed in Patna and later transferred to CBI by the Supreme Court.
Look Out Circular (LOC)
- The CBI issued LOCs against Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik Chakraborty during the investigation.
- The LOC restricts their ability to travel abroad, even if granted permission by the court.
High Court Plea
- Rhea Chakraborty approached the Bombay High Court seeking the temporary suspension of the LOC issued against her.
- Her legal representatives argued that despite the CBI registering an FIR, she has not been summoned for questioning, and no chargesheet has been filed in the past three years.
Rhea Chakraborty: Travel Request
- Chakraborty expressed the need to travel to Dubai for a short period for a brand endorsement commitment.
- She sought the suspension of the LOC for the specific duration required for her professional commitment.
Jurisdiction Challenge:
- The CBI, through advocate Shreeram Shirsat, filed an affidavit opposing the relief sought by Chakraborty.
- The primary ground for opposition is the jurisdiction, stating that since the FIR was filed in Patna and is being investigated by CBI in Delhi, it falls beyond the Bombay High Court’s jurisdiction.
Upcoming Hearing: The bench comprising Justices Ajay Gadkari and Shyam Chandak scheduled the hearing for December 20. The court will consider arguments from both sides regarding the suspension of the LOC and the jurisdictional aspects of the case.
Conclusion: As legal proceedings unfold, the case brings attention to the intersection of legal jurisdictions and the implications of Look Out Circulars on individuals facing legal scrutiny. The upcoming hearing will likely provide clarity on whether Rhea Chakraborty will be granted temporary relief from the travel restrictions imposed by the LOC.
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