# Pakistan Dr. Shahnawaz Kumbhar legal proceedings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-dr-shahnawaz-kumbhar-legal-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-10-16T10:57:39.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has stayed the trial concerning the alleged custodial killing and body desecration of Dr. Shahnawaz Kumbhar. The stay was granted following a petition by the complainant, Dr. Ibrahim Kumbhar, who challenged a Sindh High Court order that transferred the case from an Anti-Terrorism Court to a sessions court.

The complainant seeks to restore the Anti-Terrorism Court’s jurisdiction and has raised concerns regarding the Sindh deputy prosecutor general, alleging the official filed an application to transfer the case on behalf of the accused police officers. The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Prosecutor General, Advocate General of Sindh, and the Attorney General for Pakistan, with a bench scheduled to hear the matter on October 13.

## Claims

- The Supreme Court stayed the ongoing trial in the Twisha Sharma death case in a Bhopal court. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Twisha Sharma's father filed a plea to transfer the trial from Madhya Pradesh to Delhi. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Twisha Sharma died on May 12, 2026, at her matrimonial home in Bhopal. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The petitioner expressed concerns that the influence of former judge Giribala Singh would prevent a fair trial in Madhya Pradesh. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The victim's family alleged domestic violence and dowry harassment by Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Court issued notices to the CBI, Samarth Singh, and Giribala Singh regarding the transfer plea. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The High Court cancelled the anticipatory bail previously granted to Giribala Singh. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Court ordered that bail applications for the accused must be decided within two weeks. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Supreme Court stays Twisha Sharma death case trial in Bhopal

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the Bhopal trial in the Twisha Sharma death case and is considering a plea to transfer the proceedings to Delhi due to concerns over trial fairness.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supreme-court-stays-twisha-sharma-death-case-trial

### 2026-09-24: Supreme Court stays Dr. Shahnawaz Kumbhar custodial killing trial

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has stayed the trial of Dr. Shahnawaz Kumbhar’s alleged custodial killing, challenging the transfer of the case from an Anti-Terrorism Court to a sessions court.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supreme-court-stays-dr-shahnawaz-kumbhar-custodial-killing-trial

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