Disha Salian Case: Father Sends ₹500 Crore Defamation Notice to Aaditya Thackeray, Anil Deshmukh
The Disha Salian death case has once again come into the spotlight. Disha Salian’s father, Satish Salian, has sent a ₹500 crore defamation notice to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.
The legal notice demands a public apology, withdrawal of the statements objected to by Satish Salian and ₹500 crore in compensation. The two leaders have been given seven days to comply with the demands.
Why Did Satish Salian Send the Notice?
According to the notice, Satish Salian objected to statements concerning his efforts to seek a fresh investigation into his daughter’s death.
The notice alleges that his legal efforts were described as politically motivated and that statements made about him damaged his reputation. These are claims made by Satish Salian in the legal notice, not findings established by a court.
The notice reportedly asks for an unconditional public written apology, withdrawal of the disputed statements and compensation of ₹500 crore. It also asks for the apology to be published through major media platforms.
What Has Aaditya Thackeray Said?
Aaditya Thackeray has denied having any connection with Disha Salian.
In a statement reported on September 16, he said that he had never met or known Disha Salian and described the allegations against him as attempts to damage his reputation.
The current legal dispute therefore involves competing claims, while the investigation into the case continues.
What Is the Current Status of the Disha Salian Case?
Disha Salian died in June 2020 after falling from a high-rise building in Mumbai. She had worked as a celebrity manager and had briefly worked with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
The case has now returned to the spotlight following a CBI investigation. A CBI FIR was registered following a complaint by Satish Salian.
The FIR mentions allegations including criminal conspiracy, gang rape, murder and destruction of evidence, but the FIR itself does not list Aaditya Thackeray or another person as a named accused in a separate accused column, according to an Aaj Tak analysis of the FIR and comments attributed to CBI officials.
What Was the Earlier Police Finding?
The initial investigation by Mumbai Police treated Disha Salian’s death as an accidental death. A later Mumbai Police closure report in March 2025 treated it as suicide. The fresh CBI investigation is now examining the allegations raised by her father.
It is important to note that the allegations mentioned in the new complaint and legal notice should not be treated as established facts unless supported by findings from the ongoing investigation or a court.
What Is the ₹500 Crore Demand?
Satish Salian’s legal notice seeks:
- ₹500 crore in compensation
- A public and unconditional apology
- Withdrawal of the disputed statements
- Publication of the apology through major media platforms
- A response within seven days
The notice was reportedly sent through lawyer Anushka Sonawane.
Why Is This Case Back in the News?
The case has gained renewed attention because of the fresh CBI investigation, statements by political leaders and the latest ₹500 crore legal notice.
Aaditya Thackeray has rejected the allegations against him, while Satish Salian is continuing to seek a fresh investigation into his daughter’s death. The outcome of the CBI investigation will depend on the evidence and findings that emerge during the probe.
Main Points
- Satish Salian has sent a ₹500 crore defamation notice.
- The notice names Aaditya Thackeray and Anil Deshmukh.
- Satish Salian has demanded an apology, withdrawal of disputed statements and ₹500 crore compensation.
- The notice gives the recipients seven days to respond.
- Aaditya Thackeray has denied knowing or meeting Disha Salian.
- The CBI is investigating the case following a fresh FIR.
- The allegations in the FIR and legal notice remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings.
