Disha Salian Case Gains Legal Momentum
Mumbai: On April 8, 2025, the counsel representing Disha Salian’s father mentioned the matter before the Bench of Justice Sarang Kotwal who agreed for urgent hearing once registry completes the formality.
Following clear directions from Justice Sarang Kotwal’s bench, Disha Salian’s father today filed an explosive 166-page affidavit before the Bombay High Court.
This affidavit presents several shocking pieces of evidence and facts that not only shed new light on the alleged gangrape and murder of Disha Salian but also make it absolutely necessary for the case to be investigated by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the supervision of the High Court.
The document deepens the seriousness of the matter and raises serious questions about the collusion between powerful accused individuals and certain police officials.
The evidence submitted points towards deliberate attempts to influence the investigation, suppress crucial evidence, and mislead the public.
With the emergence of this affidavit, the demand for judicial intervention and a fair, independent, and court-monitored CBI or SIT investigation has gained even stronger ground.
The recent order passed by a five-judge bench of the Bombay High Court on April 8, 2025, has dealt a major blow to Aaditya Thackeray. The order came in the suo motu contempt proceedings linked to the press conference held by Advocate Nilesh Ojha regarding the mysterious death of Disha Salian.
Despite reviewing the entire video recording and transcript of the press conference, the Court did not raise any objection to the serious allegations made against Aaditya Thackeray and other influential individuals. The Court’s objection was strictly limited to remarks made against a sitting judge.
This clear distinction strongly indicates that the allegations of gangrape and murder in the Disha Salian case are not only legally tenable at first glance but also do not contain anything objectionable. The Court’s position has therefore significantly strengthened the demand for an independent and impartial investigation into the case.
Furthermore, the Court’s order has come as a major embarrassment for certain media houses—notably TV9 Marathi—that ran misleading and false reports in an apparent attempt to shield the accused. The ruling casts serious doubt on the credibility of such media outlets, who seem to have compromised ethical journalism in an effort to distort public perception and obstruct justice.
In a related development, on April 8, 2025, the counsel representing Disha Salian’s father mentioned the matter before the Bench of Justice Sarang Kotwal at the Bombay High Court, requesting an urgent hearing. Taking the submission seriously, the Court directed the advocate to immediately approach the registry to verify whether the matter had been assigned to Justice Kotwal’s bench.
Justice Kotwal clearly stated on record that should the matter come before him, he would take it up for immediate hearing. Following the Court’s direction, the counsel promptly approached the registry. As per sources, a positive development in the listing and hearing of the case is expected shortly.
With this development, the demand raised by Satish Salian for a court-monitored CBI investigation has gained strong legal support.
All eyes are now on the judiciary and investigative agencies to ensure a fair, independent, and transparent investigation—free from political influence—so that justice is delivered in the tragic case of Disha Salian.
