Jiah Khan’s death was caused by ‘suicidal hanging’, no need to reinvestigate: CBI

The CBI was replying to a petition filed by Jiah’s mother Rabia Khan, who sought a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the case. She also demanded that the CBI approach the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for help. 

The Bombay high court has asked Rabia Khan, mother of former actor Jiah Khan who had allegedly committed suicide in 2013, to file within two weeks a rejoinder in response to a CBI affidavit in the case.

The bench headed by Justice Naresh Patil gave this direction while hearing a petition filed by Rabia seeking a probe by Special Investigation Team (SIT) into Jiah’s death. The matter would now be heard after two weeks. 

Jiah’s boyfriend and actor Sooraj Pancholi is facing the charge of abetting the suicide. The Special Court had last month adjourned the trial after Rabia moved the high court seeking stay on the trial.