Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Twisha Sharma Death Case, CBI Probe Ordered
मुख्य बातें
- •Twisha Sharma, 33, a former model-turned-actor, was found dead at her in-laws’ home in Bhopal on May 12, 2026.
- •She was married to advocate Samarth Singh, son of retired district judge Giribala Singh, in December 2025.
- •Her family alleges dowry harassment, mental and financial abuse, and has demanded a second postmortem.
- •CCTV footage shows Twisha walking toward the terrace but lacks footage of the critical incident.
- •The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance, citing allegations of investigative bias and procedural lapses.
- •The CBI has been directed to take over the probe promptly and conduct a fair, impartial investigation.
- •The court has asked the media and public to avoid speculation and trust the investigative process.
The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of the death of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, elevating the investigation into a matter of national judicial scrutiny. The 33-year-old was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on the night of May 12, 2026, under circumstances that have since sparked allegations of dowry harassment, mental and financial abuse, and conflicting narratives around whether her death was a suicide or the result of foul play.
