Disha Salian Death Case: Bombay HC Says Parents Must Get Answers, Questions Probe Delay
Mumbai, August 28, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Thursday said the father of Disha Salian, manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, must get answers to the questions surrounding his daughter’s death, observing that “a father has lost his daughter”. The court also questioned the state government over the delay in completing the investigation into the case. A bench of Justices Sarang Kotwal and…
Mumbai, August 28, 2026 - The Bombay High Court has expressed concern over the delay in investigating the death of Disha Salian, the late wife of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, according to a recent development. The court's remarks came during a hearing of a petition filed by Disha's father, Satish Salian, seeking a fair and thorough probe into her demise.
The bench, comprising Justices Sarang Kotwal and R R Bhonsale, asked why the family had not brought the matter to court for five years and questioned the state government's inaction during that period. The court's focus was on the manner in which the investigation was conducted, with the bench raising serious queries over an accidental death report (ADR) inquiry conducted under Section 174 of the CrPC.
The court questioned the absence of direct CCTV footage, inconsistencies in witness statements, and non-compliance with post-mortem guidelines.
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