'Narrative being created...': SC on Twisha Sharma death case, assures fair investigation
Twisha Sharma death case: The Madhya Pradesh government informed a bench led by CJI Surya Kant that the probe would be handed over to the CBI. This comes amid mounting controversy surrounding the death of Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging on May 12 at her matrimonial home in Bhopal.
by Zee Media Bureau · Zee NewsTwisha Sharma death case: The Supreme Court on Monday heard the high-profile death case of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal. The case centers on grave allegations of cruelty and abetment to suicide linked to dowry demands. The accusations are leveled against Twisha’s husband, suspended lawyer Samarth Singh, and her mother-in-law, a former judge, following the actor's tragic demise.
During the hearing, the bench noted that two-three aspects had arisen in the matter, including issues surrounding the second post-mortem and the cremation having already taken place. The top court also urged both sides in the case not to give statements to the media.
“Don’t go for the statements of the victim’s family or the other family. Otherwise, one section is saying the judiciary is not allowing a fair trial. We do not want to cast...We have no doubt over our state agencies, or CBI. It’s only because this kind of narrative is being created. We will ensure whatever unfortunate incident has taken place is fairly and impartially investigated,” as per ANI, the CJI said.
The Madhya Pradesh government informed a bench led by CJI Surya Kant that the probe would be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
What happened in court?
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the MP government in the matter, submitted that one of the potential accused, the deceased’s mother-in-law, had been making media appearances and statements allegedly maligning the deceased.
Mehta informed the apex court that the FIR in the case was registered on May 15 and that the mother-in-law had moved an anticipatory bail plea the same day, which was granted.
Notably, the Madhya Pradesh government also submitted that the mother-in-law was not cooperating with the investigation.
Appearing for the deceased victim, Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra raised concerns regarding the delay in the registration of the FIR and submitted that certain issues would need to be resolved until the CBI formally takes over the investigation.
However, the Court clarified that it does not examine anything on the merits of the investigation. The Court has left it open for the CBI to investigate the case.
Twisha Sharma death case
This development comes amid mounting controversy surrounding the death of Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging on May 12 at her matrimonial home in Bhopal's Katara Hills area.
Her family has alleged dowry harassment, procedural lapses in the initial probe, delay in registration of FIR, inconsistencies in the post-mortem examination, and possible tampering with evidence.
Meanwhile, Twisha Sharma’s husband Samarth Singh, the prime accused in the case, was sent to seven days of police remand by a Bhopal district court.
Twisha Sharma’s family has alleged that she was mentally and physically harassed over dowry-related demands.
On the other hand, Giribala Singh has questioned the manner in which the investigation was being conducted.
(with agencies' inputs)