Following a hearing in the Bombay High Court on the death of Sushant Singh Rajput’s former manager, Disha Salian, the case has once again gained momentum. The Bombay High Court has issued strong remarks. The High Court has raised serious questions about the Mumbai Police’s investigation process, calling it “virtually futile.” The court also questioned why an FIR had not been filed when a serious crime was alleged. The court also stated that an FIR could still be filed. The police have so far investigated the case under Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The High Court stated that investigations under this section have their limitations, and statements recorded under it are of little value as evidence in court.
The court stated that if there was a suspicion of a cognizable offense, the police should have immediately filed an FIR and then conducted an investigation to determine whether the crime was proven. The option of filing an FIR remains open.
The court stated that it is not interested in the allegations against politicians or political rhetoric in this case. It also expressed dissatisfaction that the police are now submitting the closure report dated April 2026. The court stated that Disha’s father has every right to challenge this closure report.
After the hearing, Disha Salian’s father expressed hope for justice from the court, stating that he has faith in the court. He feels that after six years, he believes that he, his daughter, and his wife will finally receive justice. Accusing the police of the closure report, he stated that it was completely fabricated and did not present the true facts. This report was prepared with the intention of protecting the accused. He stated that he had visited the hospital on the day of Disha’s death. That same day, the police took his statement and asked him if he suspected anyone. He stated at the time that he did not suspect anyone and would look into it later. Two or three days later, he was called to the Malvani police station. There, the police questioned Disha about her education, her school and college, her job, and the people she worked with.
According to the agency, Disha’s father stated that after his daughter’s death, the media constantly reported stories of rape and murder. He was deeply distressed by these reports and only wanted relief. In this situation, he requested that his daughter’s death not be exploited and that only the truth be reported.
Disha’s father stated that he had demanded an FIR be filed against certain individuals. He named Aditya Thackeray, Rohan Rai, Sooraj Pancholi, and Dino Morea, along with two or three others. He stated that after a case is registered, an investigation should be conducted, and strict action should be taken against anyone found guilty. If guilt is found, arrests should be made.
Nilesh Ojha, the lawyer representing Disha Salian’s father, described the hearing as significant, stating that the court clearly questioned the public prosecutor and the police about the legal status of the investigation conducted under Section 174. The police stated in court that they had conducted an investigation under Section 174 and recorded witness statements. The court questioned how an investigation could be conducted solely under Section 174 if the complaint alleges cognizable offenses such as gang rape and murder.
Nilesh Ojha stated that such an investigation lacks legal basis based on Supreme Court case law. The court emphasized that a father has the right to know the truth about his daughter’s death, and that an investigation must be conducted according to the legal process. During the hearing, the court asked the public prosecutor that if there is any counter or separate legal basis to the Supreme Court’s decision in this regard, it should be presented to the court at the next hearing.