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Big relief to Rhea Chakraborty in in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case
New Delhi: A special court in Mumbai has directed the de-freezing of bank accounts belonging to actress Rhea Chakraborty and her family, providing relief in a long-running case linked to the drug investigation that followed the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
The court observed that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) did not strictly adhere to procedural requirements while freezing the accounts during the investigation. It noted that the action lacked proper compliance with legal safeguards, leading to the decision to restore access to the funds.
The matter stems from the death of Sushant Singh Rajput in June 2020, which triggered multiple investigations across agencies. Among them was a drug-related probe that brought Rhea Chakraborty and members of her family under scrutiny, along with the financial and communication records being examined.
With the court’s order, Chakraborty and her family are now able to operate their bank accounts again after a prolonged period of restriction. Legal experts have described the ruling as a procedural correction rather than a comment on the merits of the larger allegations.
While the order resolves the issue of frozen accounts, the wider investigation connected to the drug angle remains active. Authorities have not indicated any closure, and further legal proceedings are expected as the case continues to unfold.
The court’s decision highlights the importance of procedural compliance during financial enforcement actions taken in criminal investigations. It reinforces that investigative agencies must follow due process while taking coercive steps affecting personal and family assets.
The ruling is expected to provide immediate financial relief to Chakraborty’s family, restoring their ability to access frozen funds for personal and administrative use after several years of legal uncertainty.
The case continues to remain one of the most widely discussed legal matters in recent years, drawing attention to the intersection of celebrity scrutiny, investigative agency action, and judicial oversight in high-profile cases.
The Narcotics Control Bureau had initiated the probe into alleged drug links after receiving inputs during the broader investigation. Several individuals were questioned as part of the inquiry, which became a key parallel track in the larger case.
Legal proceedings in the matter are expected to continue in the coming months, with further hearings likely to address remaining aspects of the investigation and related legal challenges.
So far, no statement has indicated any change in the status of the ongoing investigation, which remains under judicial and agency review.
The court order focuses only on financial relief, not on merits of the allegations involved.
