Supreme Court To Hear Twisha Sharma Death Case Today Amid CBI Probe Demand And Autopsy Questions

The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a suo motu case on the death of 32-year-old actor-model Twisha Sharma at her marital home in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The court move follows rising concern about alleged institutional bias, possible procedural lapses and questions over how the investigation has been handled so far.

The proceedings, titled "In Re: Alleged institutional bias and procedural discrepancies in the unnatural death of a young girl at her matrimonial home", will come before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, with justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi. The court acted on media coverage and reported surrounding circumstances.

Supreme Court Twisha Sharma death case and CBI investigation demand

Alongside the Supreme Court’s intervention, the Madhya Pradesh government has requested that the Central Bureau of Investigation take charge of the case. Twisha’s family earlier demanded a CBI probe, alleging dowry harassment and murder, and expressing distrust in the local investigation, which is currently being handled by a Special Investigation Team.

Twisha, who lived in Noida before marriage, wed Bhopal-based lawyer Samarth Singh in December 2025. On 12 May, approximately five months after the wedding, Twisha was discovered dead at the couple’s Bhopal residence. Her family has accused Samarth and Samarth’s mother, retired district judge Giribala Singh, of cruelty over dowry and of killing Twisha.

Supreme Court Twisha Sharma death case, SIT probe and autopsy concerns

The case has drawn national attention after allegations of delayed FIR registration, doubts about the first post-mortem and alleged mishandling of CCTV evidence. Critics have also pointed to possible influence in the investigation process. Despite the SIT being in charge, several steps taken by local authorities remain under scrutiny from both courts and the public.

On Friday, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a second post-mortem by a specialised team from AIIMS Delhi. The court cited serious reservations about the initial autopsy findings and stressed the need to maintain public trust in the probe. The fresh examination was directed to be fully videographed to document injuries, forensic procedures and the assessed ligature material.

Key dates and events in the Supreme Court Twisha Sharma death case are summarised below.

Supreme Court Twisha Sharma death case, custody of Samarth and bail issues

Samarth, who investigators said was untraceable for several days after Twisha’s death, surrendered to police on Friday. A Bhopal court on Saturday sent Samarth to police custody for seven days for investigation of alleged dowry death and harassment. The court also ordered seizure of Samarth’s passport to restrict international travel during the inquiry.

Police officials stated that Samarth will face detailed questioning about events leading to Twisha’s death, digital communications such as WhatsApp chats and specific claims made by Twisha’s relatives. Notices have also been issued to Giribala, although Giribala has said the notices were not received and that there is willingness to cooperate with investigators whenever required.

The Madhya Pradesh government has separately approached the Jabalpur High Court seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail earlier granted to Giribala. That plea is also listed for hearing on Monday. Authorities argue that custodial interrogation of Giribala may be essential, given the allegations, while Giribala’s side maintains that the accusations are unfounded.

Supreme Court Twisha Sharma death case, public anger and fresh investigative details

Public anger has intensified after media interviews and audio clips involving Giribala attracted criticism. In one circulated clip, Twisha’s relatives claimed that the retired judge questioned Twisha’s character. Giribala, during public statements, alleged that Twisha was under psychiatric care and accused Twisha of substance abuse, charges strongly denied by Twisha’s family.

Investigators are also looking into Twisha’s plans and emotional state before the death. Officials said Twisha intended to travel to Ajmer on 15 May to meet Twisha’s brother, Major Harshit Sharma, three days after the date she was found dead. An official said, "We are examining why she took such an extreme step despite having travel plans."

According to investigators, disagreements reportedly arose between Twisha and Samarth in the weeks before the incident, particularly over Twisha’s trips and future career ambitions. Twisha’s father has dismissed Samarth’s version as fabricated and has again backed the demand for a CBI inquiry. The state government’s formal request to the Central Bureau of Investigation now aligns with that family demand.

The Supreme Court’s suo motu hearing, the High Court’s direction for a second post-mortem and the state’s request for a CBI probe together place the investigation into Twisha Sharma’s death under close legal oversight. Outcomes from these parallel proceedings on Monday are expected to shape the future course of the case.