Twisha Sharma Death: High Court Rejects Ex-Judge’s Bail Over Evidentiary Oversight
High Court cancels anticipatory bail in Twisha Sharma death case.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed the anticipatory bail granted to retired judge Giribala Singh in the Twisha Sharma death case, marking a significant turn in a case that has drawn widespread legal and public attention. In a detailed 17-page order, the court criticised the lower court’s decision, stating that it failed to properly consider key evidence and witness statements linked to the suspicious death of a 33-year-old woman inside her matrimonial home in Bhopal.
According to the court’s observations, Twisha Sharma married Samarth Singh, the son of Giribala Singh, on December 9, 2025, and died on May 12, 2026, allegedly by hanging within months of her marriage. The High Court noted that the trial court appeared to rely heavily on defence submissions while overlooking critical investigative material, including WhatsApp conversations, allegations of dowry harassment, and statements pointing to sustained domestic pressure.
The judgment highlighted disturbing allegations made by the deceased’s family and supported by witness statements, suggesting that Twisha was subjected to harassment related to her pregnancy. The court recorded claims that her husband and in-laws questioned the paternity of her unborn child and allegedly pressured her regarding termination of the pregnancy. It also cited accounts suggesting that Twisha had confided in her family about feeling trapped and emotionally distressed in her marital home.
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A major aspect of the High Court’s scrutiny was the postmortem report, which reportedly documented six ante-mortem injuries on the deceased, including injuries on her arm, finger, and head. The court observed that these injuries could not be explained by routine handling of the body after death, raising further questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident. It also noted consistent allegations from the victim’s parents and relatives regarding harassment by both the husband and the mother-in-law from the early stages of investigation.
The court further expressed concern over allegations that Giribala Singh, a retired judicial officer with expertise in cybercrime and forensic matters, may have attempted to influence or tamper with evidence. It also took note of claims regarding selective CCTV footage being circulated on social media, which the prosecution argued could amount to manipulation of public perception and interference in the investigation process.
Concluding its order, the High Court stated that the trial court had failed to apply the legal presumption applicable in dowry death cases and had prematurely accepted defence arguments at an early stage of investigation. It ruled that, given the seriousness of the allegations, the possibility of evidence tampering, and the gravity of the charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Dowry Prohibition Act, the anticipatory bail could not be sustained.
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