Twisha Sharma case: Husband's lawyer backs CBI probe, second post-mortem
Synopsis
The defence in the Twisha Sharma alleged dowry death case has dropped its guard — publicly welcoming a CBI inquiry and a second post-mortem. But with the first autopsy pointing to suicide, CCTV footage cited as exculpatory, and Giribala Singh's bail now challenged in the MP High Court, the legal battle is only intensifying.
Key Takeaways
Advocate Gyanendra Sharma said the defence has no objection to a CBI inquiry or the second post-mortem in the Twisha Sharma case.
The second post-mortem was conducted by an AIIMS Delhi team on Sunday ; findings are awaited.
The first post-mortem at AIIMS Bhopal reportedly indicated suicide as the prima facie cause of death.
Accused husband Samarth Singh surrendered after his anticipatory bail application was rejected by the court.
Twisha's family has challenged the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh (Samarth's mother, a former judge) before the Madhya Pradesh High Court .
Final rites were performed at Bhadbhada Vishram Ghat , 13 days after Twisha's death.
The defence lawyer for Samarth Singh, the accused husband in the alleged dowry death of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, said on Sunday, 25 May 2025 that the defence has no objection to either a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry or the second post-mortem examination conducted by a team of doctors from AIIMS Delhi. The statement came amid mounting pressure from Twisha's family, who have challenged the anticipatory bail granted to Singh's mother before the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
What the Defence Said
Advocate Gyanendra Sharma, representing Samarth Singh, told reporters: 'We are in favour of a fair and proper investigation. If anyone has any doubts, even the family members — mother, father, or brother — if they feel there is any suspicion, they are free to pursue whatever legal options they want, whether it is a CBI inquiry or a second post-mortem.'
He added: 'We have not made any objection against the CBI inquiry or the second post-mortem. We are fully cooperating.' Sharma also denied that any evidence had been tampered with or that witnesses had been threatened.
Defence Counters Murder Allegations
Challenging the allegations raised by Twisha's family, Gyanendra Sharma asserted that 'no act of murder has taken place.' He pointed to CCTV footage as independently available evidence and noted that the first post-mortem was conducted at AIIMS Bhopal — not at a private facility — and had prima facie indicated suicide.
On the conduct of the in-laws at the time of the incident, he said: 'They did what any normal person would do. They brought her down from the hanging position, attempted CPR to revive her. When she didn't respond, they took her to the hospital.'
Dowry Allegations and Bail Challenge
Addressing the dowry allegations specifically, Sharma sought to contextualise the accused's background: 'The amount that was mentioned for the dowry was ₹20 lakh. Samarth has been a non-practising lawyer, his mother, Giribala Singh, is a former judge and his brother is in the Air Force. I don't think she was murdered for ₹20 lakh.'
Twisha's family has approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh. In response, Gyanendra Sharma said: 'Once a bail is granted, it is not revoked until bail conditions are violated. Still, since notice has been issued, we will present our arguments.'
On the question of Samarth Singh's whereabouts, the lawyer clarified that his client was not absconding: 'When Samarth got to know that an FIR has been registered against him, as per his legal right, he filed for an anticipatory bail. When it was rejected by the court, he surrendered.'
Family's Response
Twisha's cousin Ashish Sharma expressed cautious optimism, saying: 'Now the process of justice has begun. I believe that the phase where the entire system had been brought to its knees through power and influence is now over. We expect that the second post-mortem will reveal the truth, though so many days have already passed.'
Background and Timeline
Twisha Sharma, a model-turned-actor, allegedly died by suicide at her in-laws' residence in Bhopal. Her final rites were performed at Bhadbhada Vishram Ghat at 5 pm on Sunday — 13 days after her death. The second post-mortem was carried out by an AIIMS Delhi team on the same day, with its findings awaited. The case has drawn significant public attention, raising questions about the intersection of institutional influence and criminal justice in dowry-related deaths.
Point of View
Welcoming scrutiny costs nothing. What the case actually tests is whether institutional connections (a former-judge mother, an Air Force brother) translated into procedural advantage in the early hours after Twisha's death. The 13-day delay before final rites and the family's High Court challenge to anticipatory bail suggest the victim's side believes the answer is yes. The second post-mortem's findings will be pivotal — but the longer the gap between death and examination, the harder it becomes to establish definitive forensic conclusions.
NationPress
10 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Twisha Sharma case?
Twisha Sharma was a model-turned-actor who allegedly died by suicide at her in-laws' residence in Bhopal. Her family has alleged dowry death and accused her husband Samarth Singh and his family of harassment, leading to an FIR and ongoing legal proceedings.
Why was a second post-mortem conducted in the Twisha Sharma case?
The second post-mortem was conducted at the family's request to independently verify the cause of death, amid doubts about the first examination. A team of doctors from AIIMS Delhi carried out the procedure on Sunday; their report is still awaited.
What did the first post-mortem report say?
According to the defence lawyer, the first post-mortem conducted at AIIMS Bhopal prima facie indicated suicide as the cause of death. The family and their supporters, however, have disputed this finding and are awaiting the second post-mortem report.
Is Samarth Singh in custody?
Yes. Samarth Singh surrendered to authorities after his anticipatory bail application was rejected by the court. His lawyer clarified he was not absconding and had filed for bail as a legal right upon learning of the FIR.
What is the status of Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail?
Giribala Singh, Samarth's mother and a former judge, was granted anticipatory bail. Twisha's family has challenged this before the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The defence has said it will present its arguments in response to the court notice.
