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HC Orders CBI Probe into Disha Salian's Mysterious Death
2 Sep
Summary
- Bombay High Court ordered CBI to register FIR for Disha Salian's death investigation.
- Court noted numerous glaring discrepancies requiring substantive investigation.
- Police investigation for nearly six years deemed inadequate by the court.
The Bombay High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register a First Information Report (FIR) and conduct a comprehensive investigation into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian on June 8, 2020. The court observed numerous "glaring discrepancies" in the police's handling of the case, which had spanned nearly six years.
The bench, comprising Justices Sarang Kotwal and RR Bhonsale, noted that the police investigation raised more questions than answers. They pointed to a delayed spot panchanama nine hours after the incident as an indication that foul play was suspected. The court stressed that no one should be named an accused without sufficient grounds.
The father of Disha Salian had petitioned the court, seeking a murder probe rather than classifying her death as a suicide or accident, alleging a conspiracy involving powerful individuals. While the state government contended that Salian died by suicide with no foul play, the High Court found the police's inquiry under Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Code to be inadequate.
The CBI has been directed to approach the family with sensitivity while ensuring that no innocent person is harassed. The agency will have the freedom to investigate all aspects, and if no offense is found, a closure report is to be filed, with Salian's family retaining the right to protest.
