The death of Disha Salian, former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has returned to the spotlight following a Bombay High Court order concerning the investigation into her death.
According to the report provided for this article, the Bombay High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the probe and ordered the registration of an FIR, paving the way for a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding Salian’s death.
The development comes more than six years after Salian died in Mumbai in June 2020.
Bombay High Court Questions Earlier Police Action
One of the key issues raised before the court was the nature of the initial police proceedings.
The case had earlier been treated through an accidental death report rather than a regular FIR. Salian’s father, Satish Salian, had raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding his daughter’s death and sought further investigation.
The court, as described in the supplied report, questioned why a regular FIR had not been registered despite the allegations and concerns raised by the family.
Following the latest order, the CBI is expected to examine the circumstances of the death afresh rather than relying solely on the conclusions of the earlier inquiry.
Questions Raised Over Medical and Forensic Records
The proceedings also involved arguments concerning medical and forensic material connected with the case.
The petitioner’s side reportedly pointed to alleged inconsistencies between certain records, including the post-mortem documentation and photographs from the scene. These discrepancies were presented as reasons for seeking a more detailed investigation.
Such claims remain matters for investigation and should not, by themselves, be treated as proof that a particular version of events is correct.
The CBI investigation will therefore be significant in determining whether the available evidence supports the conclusions reached during the earlier proceedings or raises additional questions requiring investigation.
Court Says Evidence Must Come Before Accusations
The Bombay High Court also emphasised the need to maintain due process while investigating the case.
As reported in the supplied material, the bench made it clear that a person should not be treated or portrayed as an accused unless investigators have sufficient and concrete evidence against them.
This distinction is particularly important in a case that has generated considerable public attention and speculation over the years.
The court’s direction means that the investigation must be evidence-led, with any criminal liability determined on the basis of material collected during the probe.
What Happened to Disha Salian?
Disha Salian died in Mumbai in June 2020 after falling from a high-rise building in the Malvani area. At the time, the circumstances surrounding her death generated significant public discussion, particularly after Sushant Singh Rajput died days later.
Various theories and allegations subsequently circulated in the public domain. However, allegations and speculation should not be confused with findings established through a criminal investigation or court judgment.
The latest reported High Court order puts the focus back on the evidence and the investigative process.
What Happens Next?
With the CBI now directed to investigate the matter, the agency will have to examine the available records and other evidence and determine whether further investigative steps are warranted.
The registration of an FIR does not itself establish that a crime was committed or that any particular individual is guilty. Those questions can only be determined through the investigation and, if applicable, subsequent legal proceedings.
