The Twisha Sharma death case took another dramatic turn ahead of the Supreme Court hearing after reports claimed that the lawyer representing Samarth Singh and former judge Giribala Singh has refused to continue fighting the case.
New Delhi: In a major development in the Twisha Sharma death case, reports claimed that the lawyer representing accused husband Samarth Singh and his mother, former judge Giribala Singh, has stepped away from the matter ahead of the crucial Supreme Court hearing.
The development comes at a time when the case is already under intense national scrutiny following allegations of dowry harassment, procedural lapses and possible institutional bias.
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Adding to the controversy, Twisha Sharma’s family lawyer reportedly claimed that submitted visuals confirm alleged tampering of CCTV evidence by former judge Giribala Singh.
The claim has intensified public attention around the case, though official forensic confirmation regarding the alleged tampering is still awaited.
The allegation is expected to become a major point of discussion during the Supreme Court proceedings.
Supreme Court to hear case after taking suo motu cognisance
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case after taking suo motu cognisance of the alleged dowry death of former actor-model Twisha Sharma. The matter was registered under the title In Re: Alleged Institutional Bias and Procedural Discrepancies in the Unnatural Death of Young Woman at Matrimonial Home.
The apex court’s intervention followed mounting concerns raised by Twisha’s family regarding the handling of the investigation and forensic procedures.
Twisha Sharma, 32, was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area on May 12. Her family alleged that she was subjected to harassment and abuse linked to dowry demands after her marriage to lawyer Samarth Singh.
An FIR was registered against Samarth Singh and his mother Giribala Singh following the incident.
A second post-mortem examination was recently conducted by a team from AIIMS Delhi at AIIMS Bhopal after Twisha’s family raised concerns over alleged procedural discrepancies in the initial autopsy.
Doctors have stated that the final forensic report will require additional scientific examinations, including histopathology and viscera analysis.
The Twisha Sharma case has rapidly evolved into one of the country’s most closely watched investigations, with debates surrounding dowry harassment, evidence handling and alleged institutional influence continuing to grow.
The Supreme Court hearing is expected to play a crucial role in determining the future direction of the investigation.
Published: 25 May 2026, 10:58 am IST
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