Mother-in-Law and Former Judge Giribala Singh Sent to CBI Custody in Twisha Sharma Dowry Death Case

In a significant development in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, a court in Bhopal has ordered the remand of former judge Giribala Singh to the custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for five days. The court’s decision on May 29 comes as part of the investigation into the tragic demise of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances earlier this month.

As reported by The Hindu, both Giribala Singh and her son, Samarth Singh, who is Twisha’s husband, were apprehended by the CBI. They made their appearance before Judge Shobhana Bhalawe, who subsequently placed them in CBI custody until June 2.

Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida, entered into matrimony with Samarth Singh, a practicing lawyer based in Bhopal, only five months ago. Their relationship began through a dating app. Sadly, on May 12, Twisha was discovered deceased in her Bhopal home. Allegations from Twisha’s family suggest that her in-laws subjected her to constant domestic abuse and harassment over dowry demands, leading to her untimely death.

The Katara Hills police station has registered a First Information Report (FIR) to investigate the circumstances surrounding Twisha’s death. The involvement of Giribala Singh, a retired judge currently serving as the president of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Madhya Pradesh, adds complexity to the case. Initially, on May 15, she was granted anticipatory bail by a sessions court, which noted that the primary accusations were directed at her son, Samarth Singh.

However, in a turn of events on May 28, the Madhya Pradesh High Court annulled Giribala Singh’s anticipatory bail, thereby intensifying the legal proceedings against her.

Meanwhile, Samarth Singh also approached the High Court seeking protection from arrest after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the Sessions Court. On May 22, he chose to withdraw his bail application following the High Court’s advice, which suggested he surrender to either the investigating officer or the trial court.