Peter Faces Murder Charge, Remanded to CBI Custody
Follow The Quint’s live updates on Peter Mukerjea’s arrest in the Sheena Bora murder case.
Chargesheet Details
Times Now posted details of CBI’s chargesheet in Sheena Bora murder case.
Times Now tweeted the following graphic with details about the charges against Peter Mukerjea.
Details of CBI Chargesheet
- Sheena Bora was blackmailing Indrani Mukerjea for a flat in Mumbai.
- Indrani Mukerjea was unhappy with the relationship between Rahul and Sheena.
- Indrani tried her best to end Sheena-Rahul relationship.
- Sanjiv Khanna agreed to help with murder to benefit his daughter Vidhie.
- Vidhie was made legal heir to some assets after the execution of will in 2011.
- Indrani wanted to murder Mikhail on the same night they murdered Sheena. But the attempt failed.
- Driver Shyam Rai promised financial help for the murder.
Times Now put out the following tweet with details from the CBI’s 100-page chargesheet,
Indrani Misled Me: Rahul Mukerjea
After accessing Rahul Mukerjea’s statement to the CBI, CNN-IBN reports that Rahul told CBI Indrani misled him about Sheena. Rahul added that Sheena told him she was Indrani’s daughter in 2008. He added that he got engaged to Sheena in Dehradun in November 2011.
Rahul also said that Indrani was angry when he told Peter about Sheena being her daughter.
Remand for Peter
Peter Mukerjea remanded to CBI custody till 23 November. The custody of Indrani Mukerjea, Sanjiv Khanna and Shyamwar Rai has also been extended.
CBI: Peter Was Aware of Sheena’s Murder
Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh will appear in court for the CBI. The Bureau wants custody of Peter Mukerjea to verify the financial angle in the case and has sought a 14-day remand.
The CBI suspects that Peter was aware of Sheena’s murder, after his call records revealed contact with Indrani and Rahul Mukerjea during the crime’s time-frame, according to TV reports.
His call recordings revealed that Peter was aware of the murder and conspiracy.
Peter was in constant touch with Indrani during the murder and disposal of body. He told Rahul Mukerjea that Sheena was alive and in US even after knowing she was murdered.
Peter Mukerjea’s counsel has, however, argued that one call recording does not reveal conspiracy. He has also claimed that Peter was only trying to pacify Rahul.
Meanwhile, Indrani Mukerjea, who was produced in court has claimed that she has been framed.
The next hearing is on December 3.
CBI Seeks to Press Murder Charges Against Peter
The CBI has pressed murder charges against Peter Mukerjea in the Sheena Bora murder case. Section 302 (murder) has been added to the existing charges.
Niranjan Mundargi to Represent Peter
Media reports confirm that Niranjan Mundargi is representing Peter Mukerjea in court. Mahesh Jethmalani said earlier in the day that he would not appear for Mukerjea in the Sheena Bora murder case.
Niranjan Mundargi has represented Salman Khan in the 2002 hit and run case.
Indrani to Stay in Jail Till 3 December
Indrani to stay in jail till 3 December, while the length of Sanjeev Khanna and Shyam Rai jail term remains unspecified. The case will be heard in the CBI Court.
Judicial Custody Extended
Indrani Mukerjea, Shyam Rai and Sanjeev Khanna’s judicial custody has been extended till 3 December.
Peter Leaves CBI Office
According to media reports, CBI officers will escort Peter Mukerjea to a special court in Mumbai.
Exclusive: It Isn’t Just Shyamwar Rai Who Has Been Questioned
The Quint has learnt that the chargesheet in the Sheena Bora murder case has been built on the basis of statements given under section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). Under this section, all such statements recorded by the Magistrate, can be used as evidence in a trial.
So far, The Quint has learnt that it isn’t just Shyam Rai who has been questioned.
Indrani Consults With Lawyer in Court
CNN IBN has reported that in Killa Court, Indrani Mukerjea is consulting with her lawyer.
Watch: Indrani Mukerjea is Brought to CBI Court
Rahul and Gautam Mukerjea Reach Killa Court
Rahul Mukerjea (Peter’s son) and Gautam Mukerjea (Peter’s brother) have reached Killa Court in Mumbai.
Mukerjea Family Reaches CBI Court
The Mukerjea family has reached Killa Court in Mumbai. While Peter Mukerjea will be brought in shortly, all of the three prime accused in the case – Sanjeev Khanna, Shyam Rai, and Indrani Mukerjea – are in court after their judicial custody ended today.
Indrani Produced in Court
Indrani Mukerjea has been taken from Byculla Jail to the CBI court.
Sanjeev Khanna, Shyam Rai Produced in Court
Sanjeev Khanna and Shyam Rai, prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case are in court at present. Peter and Indrani will shortly be produced in court.
Indrani, Shyam Rai and Sanjeev Khanna’s judicial custody ends today.
Mikhail Bora Speaks to the Media Following Peter’s Arrest
Mumbai Top Cop Involved?
CNN IBN is reporting that a Mumbai top cop’s name could figure in the additional chargesheet to be filed by the CBI soon. The cop in question could also be involved in the destruction of evidence.
Charges Against Peter
Peter has been booked by the CBI for destruction of evidence and for withholding information.
Mikhail Bora Seeks Justice For His Sister
“I came to know from media. I want justice for my sister. I’ve not been contacted by CBI. I will cooperate in investigation,” Mikhail Bora, speaking to the media.
Peter Questioned by the CBI For Three Days
The wife of Shyam Rai, the driver whose confession nailed Peter Mukerjea, is evading questions. Meanwhile, the media has reported that the CBI questioned Peter for three days.
Speaking to the media, Mikhail Bora, Sheena’s brother and Indrani’s son has said that the CBI hasn’t approached him following Peter’s arrest.
Rahul Mukerjea Leaves CBI Office
According to reports, Rahul Mukerjea and Peter’s brother, Gautam Mukerjea, have left the CBI office after being grilled all night, for over 12 hours. Rahul is Peter Mukerjea’s son and was allegedly in a relationship with Sheena Bora. He was also the first person to report to the police that Sheena was missing.
Rahul has refused to speak to the media.
What We Know So Far
Mahesh Jethmalani has said he will not appear for Peter Mukerjea in the Sheena Bora murder case.
According to media reports, the CBI has raided Mukerjea’s properties in the recent past, though when exactly is unclear. Mukerjea has been charged with giving false information, and he has been booked under sections 201 and 120B of the IPC.
Mukerjea is the husband of Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case. He was arrested earlier this evening by the CBI in Mumbai.
Times Now has reported that driver Shyamwar Rai, who is already in custody for complicity in the murder, revealed in a confession before the magistrate that he had overheard the Indrani speaking to Mukerjea about the conspiracy and that he was fully aware of the murder.
He was summoned for questioning and when confronted with information revealed by Rai, he had nothing to say.
Owing to the information revealed by Rai and the fact that the CBI felt the need for Mukerjea’s custodial interrogation, he was placed under arrest by the CBI on charges of criminal conspiracy. He will be produced in court today at noon.
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