Twisha Sharma dowry death case: Supreme Court takes suo motu notice over alleged bias

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Twisha Sharma dowry death case in Bhopal after noting media reports citing alleged institutional bias and procedural discrepancies. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant is set to hear the matter on May 25. Police have detained Twisha’s husband for questioning; her mother-in-law awaits a statement request.

The Supreme Court on Saturday started a suo motu case in the Twisha Sharma dowry death matter. The court acted after noting media reports and related circumstances. The case focuses on alleged institutional bias and procedural discrepancies linked to the death. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant is set to hear it on May 25.

Twisha, an actor-model aged 33, was found hanging at the marital home on May 12. The location was the Katara Hills area of Bhopal. Police then filed an FIR over alleged dowry harassment. The accused named were Twisha’s husband, Samarth Singh, and mother-in-law, Giribala Singh.

Supreme Court suo motu case on Twisha Sharma dowry death

As per details posted on the apex court website, the matter was registered on the court’s own motion. The listed title is alleged institutional bias and procedural discrepancies in the unnatural death of a young girl at her matrimonial home. The bench includes Chief Justice Surya Kant, and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi.

A second autopsy on Twisha is scheduled for Sunday by a four-member AIIMS Delhi doctors’ team. The process follows an order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The order came after a petition moved by Twisha’s parents. The second post-mortem became a key step after concerns were raised.

Bhopal Police action in Twisha Sharma dowry death

Samarth Singh was arrested on Friday evening after reaching the Jabalpur district court to surrender. Samarth Singh had remained out of reach for 10 days after the FIR. Samarth Singh had also withdrawn a pre-arrest bail plea in the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The arrest followed the surrender attempt.

On Saturday, a local court sent Samarth Singh to seven-day police custody. The custody order followed the arrest made a day earlier. The case has drawn wide attention in Bhopal and beyond. Police action is continuing alongside court proceedings in multiple forums.

Giribala Singh said police had not yet contacted Giribala Singh to record a statement. Giribala Singh said Giribala Singh would be happy to record a statement. Giribala Singh also said Giribala Singh could not step outside due to chaos outside the house. The remark appeared to refer to the presence of mediapersons.

On Thursday, Bhopal Police issued a third and final notice to Giribala Singh. Police said the notice followed an alleged failure to appear for statement recording. On Friday, the high court issued a notice on pleas to cancel anticipatory bail. The court sought Giribala Singh’s reply by May 25.

Bar Council of India order in Twisha Sharma dowry death

On May 22, the Bar Council of India suspended Samarth Singh from legal practice. The order took effect immediately. In its interim order, the body said the allegations were serious. It also said the accusations affected the dignity and public image of the legal profession.

The Supreme Court hearing on May 25 will run alongside the other ongoing steps. These include the planned AIIMS Delhi second autopsy and police questioning. The case record before the court refers to alleged bias and process gaps. Separate notices and custody orders remain active as the probe continues.

With inputs from PTI