Archive · 3 Aug 2026
High Court Questions Police on Disha Salian’s Death Investigation
Disha Salian, a former manager of a Bollywood star, fell from a 14‑story building in Mumbai and died on June 8, 2020.
Her dad, Satish Salian, thinks she was murdered and wants the police to open a new investigation.
The police say she died by suicide and did not file a formal complaint.
The Bombay High Court asked the police why they didn’t start a formal case and why they didn’t give the dad important documents.
The court wants the police to explain and will hear more next month.
Bombay High Court asked why Mumbai Police did not register an FIR after Disha Salian’s father raised suspicion of murder.
Police treated the death as an accidental suicide, citing post‑mortem and two inquiries, and claimed no injuries despite a fall from the 14th floor.
Satish Salian alleges his daughter was gang‑raped and murdered, and seeks a fresh CBI probe and FIR against Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray.
Court demanded police provide documents such as the Accidental Death Report and post‑mortem to the petitioner, questioning why they were withheld.
The case highlights alleged political cover‑up and conflicting police findings, with the court scheduling a follow‑up hearing.
- Who
- Satish Salian, Disha Salian, Bombay High Court, Mumbai Police
- What
- Court is questioning why police did not register an FIR after the father raised suspicion of murder and is seeking a fresh CBI investigation
- When
- Disha Salian died on June 8, 2020; court hearing held on August 3, 2024
- Where
- Malad, Mumbai; Bombay High Court, Mumbai
- Why
- Father alleges murder and rape; police treated death as accidental suicide and allegedly withheld documents
- Victim
- Disha Salian
- Date of death
- June 8, 2020
- Location of death
- Malad, Mumbai
- Police conclusion
- Accidental death / suicide
- Court action
- Seeking FIR and CBI probe
Sources
Disha Salian Death: Bombay HC Asks Why No FIR Was Registered
Disha Salian case: Why no FIR if father raised suspicion, asks Bombay High Court
Disha Salian death case: If father raised suspicion, why police didn’t lodge FIR, asks HC