A Mumbai special court has granted relief to actor Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik, and mother Sandhya by ordering the defreezing of their bank accounts, which were frozen in connection with the Sushant Singh Rajput case. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had frozen these accounts in 2020 during its investigation into alleged drug-related offenses linked to the actor's death.
Court Cites Lack of Due Process
The court observed that the freezing of accounts was not in accordance with the due process established under the law. It noted that the NCB had failed to follow proper procedures, leading to the decision to release the accounts. This development marks a significant legal turn in the high-profile case that has drawn widespread media attention.
Background of the Case
Sushant Singh Rajput, a popular Bollywood actor, died by suicide in June 2020. The subsequent investigation by multiple agencies, including the NCB, probed allegations of drug abuse and financial irregularities. Rhea Chakraborty, who was in a relationship with Rajput, was arrested by the NCB in September 2020 on drug-related charges but was granted bail later that year.
The defreezing of accounts is seen as a relief for the Chakraborty family, who had faced financial constraints due to the seizure. Legal experts suggest that this ruling could have implications for other cases where agencies have frozen assets without proper justification.
As the case continues to unfold, both the prosecution and defense are preparing for further hearings. The NCB may challenge the court's order, while Rhea Chakraborty's legal team has welcomed the decision as a validation of their client's stance.
