Disha Salian death case: Cops had enough opportunity, but didn’t file FIR, says Bombay HC
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In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has mandated a CBI investigation into the events surrounding Disha Salian's death. Highlighting the inadequacies of the initial police inquiry, the court responded to her father's appeal for a murder investigation into the seemingly shady circumstances. The CBI was instructed to handle the family with care…
The court has overruled the initial police inquiry and shifted the investigation to a federal agency, meaning the case will be reopened with different oversight and potentially different conclusions about how Salian died.
Most affected
Disha Salian's family — Their appeal for a murder investigation has been granted; CBI will now investigate.
Likely next
Whether the CBI investigation finds evidence supporting or contradicting a murder charge.