Disha Salian Case Twist: Lawyer Faces Contempt for Defaming Judge.

​The Bombay High Court has initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against advocate Nilesh Ojha for making “scandalous and defamatory” remarks against a sitting High Court judge during a press conference on April 1, 2025. Ojha represents Satish Salian, the father of the late Disha Salian, who has petitioned for a fresh investigation into his daughter’s 2020 death.

During the press conference, Ojha questioned the qualifications of the judge assigned to the case and made allegations against a former Chief Justice. The High Court observed that these statements prima facie constitute criminal contempt as they tend to lower the dignity of the court and obstruct the administration of justice. ​

In response, the court has directed YouTube and a Marathi news channel to remove the video of the press conference immediately and refrain from re-uploading it during the contempt proceedings. Notices have been issued to Ojha, the Bar Council of India, the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, the Bombay Bar Association, and the Advocates Association of Western India.

The matter is scheduled for further hearing on April 29, 2025.​

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