The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognisance of the tragic death of Twisha Sharma, sparking nationwide outrage. The case has intensified public concern over serious allegations of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide, demanding urgent judicial attention.
The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of Twisha Sharma, a case that has triggered nationwide outrage over allegations of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide.
The matter will be heard Today by a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi.
Twisha Sharma, aged 33, was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12. After her death, the police registered an FIR invoking Sections 80(2), 85 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (which correspond to Sections 304-B, 498-A and 34 of the IPC), along with Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.
Earlier, On Friday, the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notice on petitions challenging the anticipatory bail granted to retired judicial officer Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of Sharma.
Justice Avanindra Kumar Singh was dealing with two separate challenges to the order granting pre-arrest protection. One petition was filed by Sharma’s father, while the State of Madhya Pradesh moved the High Court seeking to quash the order dated May 15, under which anticipatory bail was granted to the accused.
Appearing for the State, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta urged the High Court to intervene and set aside the anticipatory bail order. According to the order passed by the High Court, Mehta argued that anticipatory bail had been granted by the trial court in a very hurried manner.
Meanwhile, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has suspended advocate Samarth Singh from legal practice with immediate effect in connection with the ongoing investigation into his wife Twisha Sharma’s death.
The BCI’s action follows criminal proceedings being initiated against Singh in relation to Sharma’s death, which occurred in Bhopal on May 12, only a few months after her marriage. Investigators are examining allegations of dowry harassment, cruelty, and other related offences raised by Sharma’s family.
The case has gained intense public attention because Singh is a practising advocate, and his mother, Giribala Singh, is a retired judicial officer. The development also occurred the same day that Singh appeared before a court in Jabalpur after being untraceable for several days following the registration of the case.
His appearance came after proceedings before the Madhya Pradesh High Court, where his counsel told the court that Singh was prepared to surrender before the competent authority. Police then took him into custody for further investigation.
The investigation has seen multiple dramatic turns over the past week. Earlier, Singh had sought anticipatory bail after a sessions court denied him protection from arrest. However, during proceedings before the High Court, his side indicated willingness to surrender, prompting a notable shift in the proceedings.
At the same time, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a second post-mortem examination of Twisha Sharma after her family raised concerns about the initial autopsy and requested a more detailed probe. The family has repeatedly alleged that Sharma faced mental and physical harassment after her marriage and has questioned the fairness of the investigation. The case has also drawn demands for an independent inquiry.
During recent hearings, the State indicated that it was considering handing the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), while the High Court has continued to closely monitor developments.
The family has alleged procedural shortcomings and has sought accountability from the authorities involved in the investigation.
Public interest in the case surged after details emerged during the investigation involving Sharma’s personal communications and allegations of dowry-related harassment. Authorities also issued lookout measures and intensified efforts to locate Singh during the period when he was reportedly unavailable to investigating agencies.
Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman from Noida, married Samarth Singh, a lawyer based in Bhopal, about five months ago. The couple had met through a dating application. She was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area on May 12, 2026. The incident drew nationwide attention after her family alleged dowry harassment, physical abuse, and possible foul play involving influential members of her in-law family.
Twisha reportedly met Samarth Singh through a dating app in 2024, and the couple married in December 2025. Samarth Singh’s mother, Giribala Singh, is a retired judicial officer and was reportedly serving as president of a consumer commission in Bhopal when the controversy came to public notice.
Twisha’s family alleged that her in-laws were responsible for her death, claiming she faced persistent domestic violence and harassment. They also demanded a second post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death. A First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged by the Katara Hills police station to investigate the death.
In the FIR, Twisha’s husband and her mother-in-law, Giribal Singh (a former judge) have been booked for dowry harassment. The family additionally questioned injuries allegedly found on Twisha’s body during the initial post-mortem.
Case Title: IN RE: ALLEGED INSTITUTIONAL BIAS AND PROCEDURAL DISCREPANCIES IN THE UNNATURAL DEATH OF A YOUNG GIRL AT HER MATRIMONIAL HOME