India was rocked by the suicide of actor Jiah Khan in 2013. Her suicide note revealed a troubled relationship with her boyfriend Sooraj Pancholi. Revisit the case before the final verdict on Friday.
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Pancholi's arrest
Pancholi was charged with abetment to suicide and arrested by Mumbai Police a few days after the death of Khan. Her suicide note said he "cheated" on her and left her "broken."
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Soon after, CBI came onboard
In 2014, owing to Jiah's mother Rabia's requests, CBI came onboard. In 2015, the CBI filed a supplementary charge sheet against Pancholi alleging abetment of suicide.
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Open letter
Rabia wrote to PM Modi in 2017, requesting him to intervene. She also claimed that CBI's independent forensic opinion is inconclusive.
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Recent
In 2021, the case was taken over by a Special CBI Court. Special Judge AS Sayyad heard the closing arguments on April 20 and the verdict will come on Friday morning.