Jiah Khan suicide case verdict: Complete timeline

Siddhi Chatterjee Source: Bollywoodlife.com | Apr 28, 2023

In 2013 Jiah Khan was found dead at her Juhu home, Mumbai on 3rd June. A suicide note was found by her family which was given to the cops.

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One week later, stars Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab's son Sooraj Pancholi is arrested on charges of abetment to suicide.

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In July 2013, Sooraj was given bail by Bombay High Court and was told to surrender his passport.

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In October 2013 Jiah's mom Rabia alleged that her daughter was murdered. The Bombay HC directed cops to investigate the matter.

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In July 2014, case was transferred to CBI and Mumbai Police said that Jiah died by suicide. Rs 100 crore defamation suit is filed by Sooraj's parents against Rabia.

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In August 2014 a formal case was registered to investigate on the death of Jiah.

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In May 2015, CBI reached Sooraj's home in relation to the case and a charge sheet was filed against Sooraj.

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In 2016 CBI told Bombay HC that Jiah died by suicide. In 2018 a special CBI court rejects plea for further investigation into the case.

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In 2021 the sessions court claimed that it did not have jurisdiction post CBI probed in matter and case goes to special CBI court.

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In 2022 the Bombay High Court asks for a new investigation.

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In April 2023, Sooraj was acquitted in the case due to lack of evidence.

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