Retired Judge and Son Booked in Bhopal Dowry Death Case
Bhopal police have booked retired judge Giribala Singh and her son, advocate Samarth Singh, for the alleged dowry death of Twisha Sharma. Found hanging in May 2026, Sharma’s family accuses the influential in-laws of severe harassment, murder, and obstructing justice through political connections. Allegations of delayed FIR registration and favoritism sparked public protests and demands for a second autopsy. In response, authorities formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the case. While Giribala Singh received anticipatory bail, Samarth Singh remains absconding as the investigation continues amidst significant social outcry.
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Bhopal Court Sends Samarth and Giribala Singh to 14-Day Judicial Custody in Twisha Sharma Death Case
A Bhopal court on June 2, 2026, remanded Samarth Singh and his mother Giribala Singh, a retired district judge, to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the death of former model Twisha Sharma. The two are accused of dowry harassment. Twisha was found hanging at her marital home on May 12. The CBI had previously reconstructed the alleged suicide scene using dummies, with the accused providing a detailed account of events on the night of her death. The judicial custody extends until June 16.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Twisha Sharma Death Case: CBI Recreates Crime Scene Using Dummies
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) intensified its probe into the dowry harassment death of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma by recreating the crime scene at the residence of accused former district judge Giribala Singh in Bhopal on June 1, 2026. Investigators used a dummy body to gather evidence in the presence of the accused, Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh (Twisha's husband). Twisha died on May 12 after alleged mental torture and dowry harassment by her husband and in-laws. A silent protest demanding justice was held in Noida. The Bhopal district court has sent both accused to five-day CBI remand until June 2. Twisha's brother, Major Harshit Sharma, expressed faith that the truth will emerge. The case involves charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Twisha Sharma Death Case: Daughters Killed for Dowry
The article reports on the death of 33-year-old former model Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, India, allegedly due to dowry harassment by her husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh, a retired district judge. Following allegations of procedural lapses and institutional bias by the Bhopal Police, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Giribala Singh on May 28, 2026, after the Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed her anticipatory bail. Twisha's body was kept in a mortuary for 12 days before a second autopsy was conducted at AIIMS Bhopal on the family's demand. Her family, including her brother (an Indian Army Major) and parents, protested against the influential in-laws. The case has sparked a national debate about dowry deaths, institutional bias, and the challenges of leaving a bad marriage in India.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Twisha Sharma dowry-harassment case: A timeline of events
The article details the high-profile dowry-harassment case of 33-year-old actor-model Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, India. She was found unconscious in her marital home on May 12, 2026, and declared dead at AIIMS Bhopal. An FIR was filed against her husband, lawyer Samarth Singh, and his mother, retired district judge Giribala Singh, under dowry and harassment laws. The case escalated with accusations that Ms. Singh used her influence to interfere in proceedings, along with claims of police procedural lapses and evidence tampering by the accused family. Ms. Singh's statements about the victim's alleged mental health and drug addiction further complicated the case. The Supreme Court took suo-moto cognisance, and the state government transferred the investigation from a Special Investigation Team to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The article provides a timeline of events tracking the case's development.
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A Bhopal court on May 29, 2026, sent Samarth Singh and his mother Giribala Singh, the husband and mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma, to CBI custody for five days (until June 2) in connection with a dowry harassment and death case. The CBI plans to question the mother-son duo to verify their claims about the events leading to Twisha's death. Giribala Singh, a retired Bhopal district judge, was arrested on May 28 after the Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected her anticipatory bail. She was questioned for six hours before arrest, and CBI officers recreated the crime scene at her residence. Samarth Singh was taken into custody on May 23. The Madhya Pradesh government recommended a CBI probe on May 23, and a second autopsy of Twisha's body was ordered by a specialized AIIMS Delhi team.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.CBI Arrests Ex-Judge Giribala Singh in Daughter-in-Law Twisha Sharma's Death Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested retired district judge Giribala Singh on Tuesday in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old model and actor. The arrest came a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed her anticipatory bail, citing critical evidence including WhatsApp chats, witness statements, and postmortem findings showing multiple ante-mortem injuries. Twisha was found dead at her Bhopal matrimonial home on May 12, five months after marrying lawyer Samarth Singh. While the postmortem concluded asphyxia due to hanging, her family alleged murder and evidence destruction. The CBI is investigating under BNS sections for dowry death, cruelty, and common intention, along with the Dowry Prohibition Act. Investigators are focusing on the sequence of events on the night of the death, handling of CCTV footage, phone records, and allegations surrounding Twisha's pregnancy and potential tampering with medical evidence.
The Indian ExpressCBI Arrests Former Judge Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma Death Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested former judge Giribala Singh on May 28, 2026, in Bhopal, hours after the Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed her anticipatory bail in the Twisha Sharma dowry harassment and death case. Singh, the mother-in-law of the deceased, was taken into custody after over six hours of questioning. The High Court, in its order, noted that postmortem findings revealed antemortem injuries on Twisha's body, including a head injury, which were not caused by removing the body from the ligature or transporting it to the hospital. The court criticized the trial court for granting anticipatory bail without considering the victim family's allegations. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that Singh held press conferences and made allegations against the deceased, showing no remorse. The CBI, which took over the case from a Bhopal Police SIT on May 25, also intervened to seek quashing of the bail. Singh's son and Twisha's husband, Samarth Singh, is already in CBI custody.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Giribala Singh, mother-in-law of former Miss Pune and actor Twisha Sharma, on May 28, 2026, in Bhopal. The arrest came hours after the Madhya Pradesh High Court rejected her anticipatory bail plea in the dowry death case. Twisha Sharma was found dead at her matrimonial home on May 12, 2026, five months after marrying lawyer Samarth Singh. Her family alleged dowry harassment and mental torture. The High Court noted seven antemortem injuries on the victim's body, WhatsApp chats indicating mental harassment, and Singh's non-cooperation with investigators. The CBI took over the probe following a Supreme Court order. Singh faces charges under BNS 2023 (including dowry death and cruelty) and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
The Indian ExpressMadhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Anticipatory Bail of Retired Judge Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma Death Case
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed the anticipatory bail granted to retired district judge Giribala Singh in the Twisha Sharma dowry harassment and death case. The bail was originally granted by a Bhopal sessions court on May 15, just hours after an FIR was lodged. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the bail was obtained in a manner that suggested the trial court did not consider relevant aspects. The High Court noted that postmortem findings revealed antemortem injuries on the victim's body, including a head injury, contradicting claims they were caused during body removal. The court also stated that the trial court ignored allegations from the victim's family. The CBI, which took over the case on May 25, is expected to arrest Singh, citing the need for custodial interrogation due to non-cooperation and the influential status of the accused.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Madhya Pradesh DGP Defends Bhopal Police as CBI Launches Probe into Twisha Sharma Death
Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police Kailash Makwana defended the Bhopal Police's handling of the Twisha Sharma death case, stating they followed due rules and procedures, even as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the probe on May 26, 2026. The case involves allegations of dowry death and harassment against Twisha's mother-in-law, retired district judge Giribala Singh, and her husband Samarth Singh. The family had accused local police of institutional bias and procedural lapses, leading to the case being handed to the CBI. A CBI team from New Delhi visited Singh's residence, questioned her, and met the victim's family. The Madhya Pradesh High Court is scheduled to hear petitions challenging Singh's anticipatory bail on May 27. The case gained controversy after Singh publicly accused Twisha of substance addiction and mental illness, which the family denied as defamation. Twisha's body was cremated on May 24 after a second autopsy by AIIMS Delhi, ordered by the High Court.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.CBI Probes Death of Twisha Sharma, Visits In-Laws' Home and Meets Family
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team on Tuesday visited the Bhopal residence of retired judge Giribala Singh to investigate the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, a former model and actor. The CBI took over the probe from state police on May 25, registering an FIR against Twisha's husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh under charges including dowry death and cruelty. Twisha was found dead at her marital home on May 12. Her family alleges she was subjected to mental torture and domestic violence over dowry demands. Samarth Singh was arrested on May 22 after absconding for 10 days. Following concerns raised by Twisha's parents, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a second postmortem, conducted by AIIMS-Delhi doctors on May 24. The CBI team later met Twisha's family at a military mess in Bhopal.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.CBI takes over probe in Twisha Sharma dowry death case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the dowry death case of Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. On May 25, 2026, a CBI team from New Delhi arrived and re-registered the state police's First Information Report (FIR) as its own case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case was referred by ACP Rajnish Kashyap Kaul, head of the Special Investigating Team (SIT). The development follows the Supreme Court's backing of a CBI probe, with a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant vowing to ensure a fair and impartial investigation. Separately, the Madhya Pradesh High Court granted retired judge Giribala Singh two days to respond to pleas challenging her anticipatory bail. The Bhopal Police SIT also interrogated Singh for the first time and took the accused husband, Samarth Singh, to his residence to recreate the events of May 12, when Twisha was found dead. Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar denied allegations of tampering with CCTV footage.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.CBI takes over probe in Twisha Sharma death case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially taken over the investigation into the dowry death case of Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. On May 25, 2026, a CBI team from New Delhi arrived and re-registered the state police's First Information Report (FIR) as its own case. The case was referred by the head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Bhopal Police. This development follows a Supreme Court order backing a CBI probe and asking the media to exercise restraint. Separately, the Madhya Pradesh High Court granted retired judge Giribala Singh two days to file a reply on pleas challenging her anticipatory bail. The Bhopal Police SIT also interrogated Ms. Singh for the first time and took the accused, Samarth Singh, to his house to recreate the events of May 12, when Twisha was found dead. The Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, stated it would ensure a fair, independent, and impartial investigation.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.CBI takes over probe in Twisha Sharma dowry death case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the dowry death case of Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. On May 25, 2026, a CBI team from New Delhi arrived and re-registered the state police's First Information Report (FIR) as its own case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case was referred by ACP Rajnish Kashyap Kaul, head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT). The development follows the Supreme Court's backing of a CBI probe, with a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant vowing to ensure a fair and impartial investigation. Separately, the Madhya Pradesh High Court granted retired judge Giribala Singh two days to respond to pleas challenging her anticipatory bail. The Bhopal Police SIT interrogated Singh for the first time and took the accused husband, Samarth Singh, to his residence to recreate the events of May 12, when Twisha was found dead. Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar denied allegations of CCTV footage tampering.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Supreme Court Pained by Twisha Sharma Case Handling, Orders CBI Probe; Media Asked to Restrain
The Supreme Court of India expressed deep concern over the handling of the death investigation of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12, 2026. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant ordered a CBI team to take over the probe, emphasizing the need for a fair, independent, and impartial investigation. The court urged the media to exercise restraint and avoid prejudging the case. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Madhya Pradesh government, remarked that the case sends a message to parents that it is better to have a divorced daughter than a dead one. Twisha's family has alleged mental harassment, financial demands, procedural lapses, and evidence tampering against her husband Samarth Singh and his mother. The court left it to the probe agencies to unearth the truth and asked all parties to refrain from public speculation.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Supreme Court Pained by Twisha Sharma Case Handling, Orders CBI Probe
The Supreme Court of India expressed deep concern over the handling of the death investigation of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12, 2026. A CBI team has been dispatched to take over the probe. During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta remarked that the case sends a message to parents that it is better to have a divorced daughter than a dead one. The court urged the media to exercise restraint and avoid prejudging the investigation. Twisha's family has alleged mental harassment, financial demands, procedural lapses, and evidence tampering against her husband Samarth Singh and his mother.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Supreme Court Pained by Twisha Sharma Case Handling, Orders CBI Probe
The Supreme Court of India expressed deep concern over the handling of the death investigation of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12, 2026. A CBI team has been dispatched to take over the probe. During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta remarked that the case sends a message to parents that it is better to have a divorced daughter than a dead one. The court urged media to exercise restraint and avoid prejudging the investigation. Twisha's family has alleged mental harassment and financial demands against her husband Samarth Singh and his mother, and has accused authorities of procedural lapses and evidence tampering.
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court on May 25, 2026, granted retired judge Giribala Singh two days to file her reply on pleas challenging her anticipatory bail in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case. The state government told the court that Singh was not cooperating with the investigation. Meanwhile, Bhopal Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar ruled out allegations of CCTV footage tampering from Singh's house, where Twisha Sharma was found dead on May 12. A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team from New Delhi has been sent to Bhopal to take over the case following the state government's recommendation. Police are also questioning Twisha's husband, Samarth Singh, who admitted to differences and arguments with his wife, including on the day of her death. The body of the 33-year-old model was cremated after a second autopsy by AIIMS New Delhi. Her family has alleged dowry demands, mental harassment, and procedural lapses by local police.
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The Supreme Court of India on May 25, 2026, supported the Madhya Pradesh government's decision to transfer the investigation into the death of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court registered a suo motu case citing concerns over institutional bias and procedural lapses. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant urged the media to avoid recording statements from potential witnesses or accused and to refrain from prejudging the outcome. The court also asked both families to make statements to investigating authorities rather than the media. Twisha Sharma, 33, was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12, 2026, five months after marrying lawyer Samarth Singh. Her family has accused Singh and his mother, a former district judge, of mental harassment and financial demands. A second autopsy by AIIMS doctors has been conducted, with results pending. The court assured a fair and impartial investigation.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Supreme Court Orders Immediate CBI Probe into Twisha Sharma Death Case
The Supreme Court of India on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to immediately take over the probe into the unnatural death of model and actor Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12. The court's intervention came amid a growing public narrative that the judiciary was obstructing a fair trial, as the deceased's mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, is a former district judge. Chief Justice Surya Kant, presiding over a three-judge bench, expressed pain over allegations of judicial bias and urged media to avoid sensationalizing statements from either family. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Madhya Pradesh Police, assured the court of a CBI takeover and highlighted non-cooperation from the accused, including refusal to provide statements and seizure of mobile devices. The court took suo motu cognisance of the case on May 23, citing alleged institutional bias and procedural discrepancies.
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