CBI probe necessary into Disha Salian's death: HC
The Bombay High Court has ordered the CBI to investigate the 2020 death of Disha Salian, citing significant discrepancies in the initial police probe. While the court stopped short of naming suspects, it emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the suspicious circumstances surrounding the case.
Why it matters
The case has high-profile political implications in India due to allegations involving prominent political figures and its perceived connection to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
MUMBAI: Observing that the June 8, 2020, death of celebrity manager Disha Salian had "many glaring discrepancies" which necessitated proper and substantive investigation, Bombay HC directed CBI to file an FIR and probe the case thoroughly. No one is to be named as an accused without sufficient grounds, HC clarified."Suspicious circumstances'' surrounding the death necessitate the registration of an FIR, HC bench of Justices Sarang Kotwal and RR Bhonsale held. But HC said it has "not made any observations against any particular individual"."The police probe raises more questions than it answers.
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