Satish Salian serves ₹500 crore defamation notice on Aaditya Thackeray at Matoshree
Synopsis
Disha Salian's father walked up to Matoshree — the Thackeray family's Mumbai residence — and served a ₹500 crore defamation notice directly outside its gates after being denied entry. The move escalates a high-voltage legal battle tied to the CBI probe into his daughter's death, with sweeping unverified allegations now on the public record.
Key Takeaways
Satish Salian served a ₹500 crore defamation notice on Aaditya Thackeray outside Matoshree on 19 September 2026 .
The notice targets allegedly defamatory posts on Thackeray's official X account dated 16 September , in English and Marathi.
Salian and lawyer Nilesh Ojha were denied entry; Thackeray's advocate accepted the notice outside.
Salian has written to the CBI seeking police protection for himself, Ojha, former NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede , and Ashutosh Pathak .
All allegations made by Ojha against Thackeray remain unverified and attributed solely to the notice-serving party.
Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian, on Saturday, 19 September 2026, served a ₹500 crore defamation notice on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray outside the latter's Matoshree residence in Mumbai, over remarks Thackeray allegedly made in connection with the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into Disha Salian's death. Salian and his lawyer were denied entry into the residence, prompting Thackeray's advocate to accept the notice outside the building.
What the Notice Alleges
The defamation notice centres on posts published by Aaditya Thackeray on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on 16 September, in both English and Marathi. The notice accuses him of making allegedly false, malicious, and defamatory statements against Satish Salian, attributing political motives and personal enmity to his push for a fresh investigation into his daughter's death. The notice seeks ₹500 crore in compensation and damages.
What Happened Outside Matoshree
Salian's lawyer, Nilesh Ojha, addressed reporters after the notice was served. 'They had threatened us, saying they would not let us practise. So we came here to show that we can serve a legal notice right at your home. Call as many goons as you want, let's see what you do,' Ojha said. He further stated: 'We have nothing to do with any politics. Now that the notice has been served, answer it — nobody could do a thing to us.'
Satish Salian had earlier said he was not afraid of 'any Shiv Sainik', telling reporters: 'They are human beings and I am human too. I am from Mumbai, so I have no reason to fear anyone.'
Security Request to CBI
Separately, Nilesh Ojha confirmed that Satish Salian has written to the CBI requesting immediate police protection for four individuals — Satish Salian, Ojha himself, former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede, and Ashutosh Pathak. 'He requested the CBI to take swift steps to provide us with police security,' Ojha said.
Broader Allegations and Legal History
Ojha also made sweeping claims, alleging that an NCB report implicates Aaditya Thackeray in drug-related activity, and that CCTV footage and eyewitness testimonies exist corroborating further allegations. These claims have not been independently verified. Ojha added that Thackeray's side had previously approached court over similar allegations but 'had to apologise because their affidavit turned out to be false.' The legal dispute is unfolding against the backdrop of a live CBI probe into Disha Salian's death, keeping it firmly in political and legal crosshairs. All allegations made by Ojha remain unproven and are attributed solely to him.
Point of View
Using the address as a backdrop. What gets lost in the drama is scrutiny of the unverified allegations flying in both directions: claims about NCB reports, drug links, and false affidavits have all been aired publicly without independent corroboration. The CBI probe remains the only legitimate arbiter here, and every legal skirmish on the sidelines risks muddying that process rather than advancing accountability for Disha Salian's death.
NationPress
19 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ₹500 crore defamation notice served on Aaditya Thackeray about?
Satish Salian, father of the late Disha Salian, served a ₹500 crore defamation notice on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on 19 September 2026, over allegedly false and defamatory posts Thackeray published on his official X account on 16 September. The posts allegedly attributed political motives and personal enmity to Salian's push for a CBI probe into his daughter's death.
Why was the notice served outside Matoshree and not inside?
Satish Salian and his lawyer Nilesh Ojha were denied entry into the Matoshree residence. As a result, Thackeray's advocate accepted the defamation notice on his behalf outside the building.
What is the CBI investigating in connection with Disha Salian?
The CBI is currently probing the circumstances surrounding the death of Disha Salian. Satish Salian has been pursuing a fresh investigation into the case, which forms the backdrop for the defamatory allegations he says Thackeray made against him.
Who has Satish Salian requested police protection for?
Salian's lawyer Ojha confirmed that Salian wrote to the CBI seeking immediate police protection for four individuals: Satish Salian himself, Nilesh Ojha, former NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede, and Ashutosh Pathak.
Are the allegations made by Nilesh Ojha against Aaditya Thackeray verified?
No. The claims made by lawyer Nilesh Ojha — including allegations about an NCB report and CCTV footage — have not been independently verified and are attributed solely to the notice-serving party. They remain unproven allegations at this stage.
