The entire entertainment industry was shocked to learn of Jiah Khan's passing in 2013. After Jiah confessed that she had had an abortion in a six-page letter, her ex-boyfriend sooraj pancholi, the son of actor aditya pancholi, was charged with aiding in suicide. There was a moment when I imagined my life and my future with you. But you crushed my hopes. I feel utterly lifeless. Never before have I cared or given so much of myself to someone. With lying and cheating, you returned my love, she stated in the letter. On Friday, april 28, a mumbai court is anticipated to deliver the verdict ten years after her passing.
2013
On june 3, 2013, Jiah Khan's body was discovered at her Juhu, mumbai, residence. Only a few weeks later, sooraj pancholi was arrested for "abetment to suicide" based on the six-page letter that was found in Jiah Khan's home and eventually made public. The mother of Jiah Khan, Rabia, testified in court as a key witness for the prosecution, stating that her daughter was killed, not committed suicide. According to the autopsy report, the victim died from hanging and there was no sign of foul play. sooraj pancholi was given bail in July but also had to turn in his passport. Later, he was also exonerated of all charges related to Jiah Khan's demise. Rabia requested with the court in october for a thorough cbi investigation into the issue.
2013
On june 3, 2013, Jiah Khan's body was discovered at her Juhu, mumbai, residence. Only a few weeks later, sooraj pancholi was arrested for "abetment to suicide" based on the six-page letter that was found in Jiah Khan's home and eventually made public. The mother of Jiah Khan, Rabia, testified in court as a key witness for the prosecution, stating that her daughter was killed, not committed suicide. According to the autopsy report, the victim died from hanging and there was no sign of foul play. sooraj pancholi was given bail in July but also had to turn in his passport. Later, he was also exonerated of all charges related to Jiah Khan's demise. Rabia requested with the court in october for a thorough cbi investigation into the issue.
2014
Nearly a year later, in July, the court granted Rabia's request that the mumbai Police turn over the case to the CBI. aditya pancholi sued Rabia for slander in the same month for Rs 100 crore.
2015
Sooraj Pancholi was hauled in for interrogation in june after the cbi conducted a raid on his home in May. sooraj pancholi is charged with further offenses in december for aiding Khan in his suicide.
2016
The cause of Jiah Khan's death was determined to be hanging by the cbi in August, eliminating any chance of murder. A month later, Rabia recruited british forensic expert Jason Payne-James, who said the murder had been "staged". Payne-James' analysis was disputed by Aditya Pancholi.
2017
Rabia's argument against the cbi investigation and her request for the creation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to take over the case were both denied by the court in February. Rabia also sent a letter to prime minister Narendra Modi in september pleading for justice for her daughter. sooraj pancholi asked the bombay high court to expedite the trial a month later.
2018
A request for additional inquiry against sooraj pancholi was denied by a special cbi court. The actor, meantime, ended his quiet on the subject. "I knew there was something I was going to be charged with, but I'm ready for any charge brought against me, because until I have a charge, I cannot defend myself," he said in a statement to Hindustan Times. Even if I gave up my 20s in the deal, I don't want to feel like a victim. I'm not looking for pity. Regardless of the outcome of my trial, I simply want it to be fair.
2021
In 2021, Jiah Khan's case was transferred to a special cbi court after the Sessions court claimed it lacked jurisdiction following the cbi investigation.
2022
Rabia's second plea to the bombay high court asking for a further investigation into the case was denied.
2023
The case's closing arguments were concluded on april 20. AS Sayyad, a special judge, has reserved the case for judgement.
Nearly a year later, in July, the court granted Rabia's request that the mumbai Police turn over the case to the CBI. aditya pancholi sued Rabia for slander in the same month for Rs 100 crore.
2015
Sooraj Pancholi was hauled in for interrogation in june after the cbi conducted a raid on his home in May. sooraj pancholi is charged with further offenses in december for aiding Khan in his suicide.
2016
The cause of Jiah Khan's death was determined to be hanging by the cbi in August, eliminating any chance of murder. A month later, Rabia recruited british forensic expert Jason Payne-James, who said the murder had been "staged". Payne-James' analysis was disputed by Aditya Pancholi.
2017
Rabia's argument against the cbi investigation and her request for the creation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to take over the case were both denied by the court in February. Rabia also sent a letter to prime minister Narendra Modi in september pleading for justice for her daughter. sooraj pancholi asked the bombay high court to expedite the trial a month later.
2018
A request for additional inquiry against sooraj pancholi was denied by a special cbi court. The actor, meantime, ended his quiet on the subject. "I knew there was something I was going to be charged with, but I'm ready for any charge brought against me, because until I have a charge, I cannot defend myself," he said in a statement to Hindustan Times. Even if I gave up my 20s in the deal, I don't want to feel like a victim. I'm not looking for pity. Regardless of the outcome of my trial, I simply want it to be fair.
2021
In 2021, Jiah Khan's case was transferred to a special cbi court after the Sessions court claimed it lacked jurisdiction following the cbi investigation.
2022
Rabia's second plea to the bombay high court asking for a further investigation into the case was denied.
2023
The case's closing arguments were concluded on april 20. AS Sayyad, a special judge, has reserved the case for judgement.