Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Bombay High Court Directs CBI Probe Into Disha Salian Death
Disha Salian died on June 8, 2020, after falling from a building in Mumbai.
Her father, Satish Salian, has sought a new investigation for six years.
The Bombay High Court has now told the Central Bureau of Investigation, or CBI, to investigate.
The CBI must register a formal case and record Satish’s statement.
It must also receive the records held by the local police.
Mumbai Police had earlier concluded that Disha died by suicide.
Her father’s lawyer has alleged that she was assaulted and killed.
The court said nobody should be treated as an accused unless investigators find enough evidence.
The Bombay High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to register an FIR and take over the investigation into Disha Salian’s death.
The court ordered a senior CBI officer to appoint an investigating officer and record Satish Salian’s statement.
Malvani Police Station must transfer all case records to the CBI, which will examine all aspects of the case.
Satish Salian said he had waited six years, felt relieved and believed the order could help uncover the truth.
Mumbai Police had previously registered an Accidental Death Report and concluded after inquiry that Disha Salian died by suicide, while her father’s lawyer alleged she was assaulted and killed.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court, the Central Bureau of Investigation, Satish Salian, Malvani Police Station and Mumbai Police are involved; Disha Salian is the deceased.
- What
- The court ordered the CBI to register an FIR and take over the investigation into Disha Salian’s death.
- When
- The order was reported on September 2, 2026; Disha Salian died on June 8, 2020, and her father said he had been waiting six years.
- Where
- The death occurred in Malad, Mumbai, and the case records are held by Malvani Police Station.
- Why
- Satish Salian pursued a new investigation after alleging foul play, while Mumbai Police had earlier concluded that Disha died by suicide.
Foul-Play Allegation
Earlier Police Finding
Cause of death
Foul-Play Allegation
Satish Salian’s lawyer, Nilesh Ojha, alleged that Disha Salian was assaulted and killed and sought an FIR and CBI investigation.
Earlier Police Finding
Mumbai Police had registered an Accidental Death Report and concluded after its inquiry that Disha Salian died by suicide.
Purpose of the new investigation
Foul-Play Allegation
Satish Salian said the court order was a first step toward uncovering the truth and expressed confidence that the truth would prevail.
Earlier Police Finding
The court directed the CBI to examine all aspects of the case and said accusations should follow only if sufficient evidence is found.
- Deceased
- Disha Salian
- Date of death
- June 8, 2020
- Court order
- The Bombay High Court directed the CBI to register an FIR and take over the investigation.
- Investigation requirements
- The CBI must appoint an investigating officer, record Satish Salian’s statement and examine all aspects of the case.
- Records
- Malvani Police Station must hand over all case records to the CBI.
- Earlier police finding
- Mumbai Police registered an Accidental Death Report and concluded after inquiry that Disha Salian died by suicide.
- Evidence standard
- The court said no individual should be treated as an accused unless the investigation produces sufficient material to raise reasonable suspicion.
