Spl court allows Rhea to travel abroad for work commitments
Mumbai: Accused in the drugs case probed following the death of actor
Sushant Singh Rajput
, actor
Rhea Chakraborty
has been granted permission by a special court to travel abroad for professional commitments for three months.
The order allowed Chakraborty to journey to Sri Lanka, Serbia and various European countries between June 1 and Sept 15 for an acting role in the project 'Stepsons S1'.
While the prosecution had opposed the plea, the court noted she had been granted permission in the past and had not violated any conditions. "Moreover, she is a resident of Mumbai, having deep roots in the society therefore, chances of absconding is lesser. Considering her request and keeping in mind her past behaviour I am inclined to allow to travel abroad for the aforesaid period," the judge said. Her lawyer highlighted her previous successful international travels on six occasions, during which she consistently adhered to all bail conditions and returned.
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