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Twisha Sharma dowry death case – custody extensions

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Twisha Sharma dowry death investigation case – custody extensions

Twisha Sharma was found dead in her Bhopal marital home on 12 May 2026. Her family alleges dowry‑related harassment, forced abortion and physical abuse by husband Samarth Singh and his mother, retired judge Giribala Singh. After a high‑court ordered fresh autopsy, the Supreme Court directed a CBI probe and limited media commentary. probe. The CBI took over, filed its own a new FIR and placed both accused in judicial custody; Giribala Singh’s anticipatory bail was cancelled, cancelled and Samarth Singh has been repeatedly remanded. On 14 July, July a Bhopal court extended the judicial their custody of Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh by 14 days, keeping them in remand until 28 July. ordering collection of voice‑sample recordings and awaiting forensic reports from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory. The extension followed CBI claims that claimed the duo had refused to provide voice‑sample recordings the samples needed to match audio evidence. The court also authorized collection of those samples and noted pending forensic reports from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory and further digital evidence awaiting analysis. On 25 July, July a special CBI court denied Giribala Singh’s regular bail application. The judgment cited prima‑facie evidence in the investigation diary – application, citing WhatsApp chats, call records and other material – suggesting that suggest her involvement in the alleged dowry‑death. involvement. Several judges recused themselves due to prior professional links, themselves, and Judge Ram Pratap Mishra upheld the denial, emphasizing the gravity of the offence under Section 80(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which carries a life‑imprisonment penalty. Both accused remain in Sanhita. On 28 July the Bhopal court further extended the judicial custody as of Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh until 11 August, noting that additional witnesses still need to be questioned and that the accused could influence the investigation if released. The sealed post‑mortem report, which examined a gymnastics‑belt ligature, has been submitted to the CBI. The CBI continues forensic examinations, voice‑sample collection and witness recordings. The next full court hearing is scheduled slated for mid‑August, with the agency seeking further digital and DNA evidence.

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