 Dushyant Dave, arguing for an independent probe into Loya's death, asked "Why would a chief justice of the high court call the boy and issue a statement, just days before retirement?Who was she trying to satisfy?”

A public interest petition was filed in the Supreme Court of India, alleging that Loya was murdered.The court expressed concern, calling his death a "serious matter", and posted it for hearing on 15 January 2018.