The Supreme Court on Monday, 25 May took up the case surrounding the death of former actor-model Twisha Sharma, with the family's counsel Advocate Anurag Srivastava saying the apex court's intervention has finally brought relief to a family that had spent weeks struggling to be heard. The case, which had been with a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Bhopal, has now been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) following a state government recommendation.

Family's Relief After Weeks of Struggle

Advocate Srivastava said the family had earlier found itself running from one authority to another without resolution. 'It was a very sensitive matter. There was a time when no one was listening to Twisha's family, and they were running from place to place. This is a matter of great satisfaction for us. Whatever developments took place in the last eight to ten days, the Supreme Court has taken cognisance of them,' he said.

He noted that the family's primary demand — a CBI transfer — had now been fulfilled. The state government took the initiative in recommending the handover, which Srivastava described as a positive step.

CBI Transfer and Court Directions

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing on behalf of the state government, assured the Supreme Court that all remaining procedural formalities required to formalise the transfer to the CBI would be completed at the earliest — and would endeavour to do so on the same day. The Supreme Court also directed the CBI to immediately commence the investigation and begin recording statements from witnesses on both sides.

According to Srivastava, the court emphasised that all evidence must be handed over to the CBI to ensure neutrality and transparency in the probe. The Supreme Court further indicated it would closely monitor developments and could take suo motu cognisance if lapses, procedural irregularities, or institutional biases were detected.

Accused's Media Statements Draw Court's Notice

The court reportedly took note of statements being made to the media by Giribala Singh — Twisha's mother-in-law and an accused in the case — following her bail. Srivastava said the Supreme Court observed that all matters related to the case should henceforth be placed before the CBI rather than aired publicly. Advocate Seema Samridhi Kushwaha also pointed to what she described as Giribala Singh's visible confidence after receiving bail, raising questions about the influence she may wield.

Questions Over Suicide Theory

Advocate Kushwaha raised pointed questions about the circumstances of Twisha's death, challenging the suicide angle. 'Twisha was speaking to her parents on the phone, and suddenly the call got disconnected. Her phone was switched off despite repeated calls. How could she commit suicide within half an hour? This is a very serious question,' she said.

Kushwaha also questioned the physical plausibility of the alleged hanging, noting that Twisha was 5 feet 8 inches tall and raising doubts about what she could have used and whether she could have reached the point from which she allegedly hung. She further referenced a statement by husband Samarth Singh in which he said his mother tried to pull the body down from a bed, asking how Twisha could have reached there if the mother-in-law could. These questions, she said, warrant thorough investigation by the CBI.

What Happens Next

With the CBI now formally taking over, investigators are expected to begin recording witness statements promptly. The Supreme Court's decision to retain oversight means any deviation from due process could trigger direct judicial intervention. The family and their legal team have expressed hope that the CBI inquiry will deliver the transparency and accountability that, they allege, was absent in earlier proceedings.