Twisha Sharma case: Bhopal court allows CBI to re-collect voice samples of accused
Synopsis
The Twisha Sharma death case took a new turn when the CBI told a Bhopal court that both accused — Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh — refused to give voice samples at Bhopal Central Jail despite having agreed before the court. A fresh court order now compels their collection, even as CFSL reports and key witness statements remain pending.
Key Takeaways
A Bhopal district court on 14 July granted the CBI fresh permission to collect voice samples of Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh in the Twisha Sharma death case .
Both accused allegedly refused to cooperate when the CBI team visited Bhopal Central Jail , despite having agreed before the court on an earlier date.
The court invoked Section 349 of the BNSS to authorise the fresh collection of voice samples.
Judicial remand of both accused has been extended by 14 days until 28 July .
The CBI stated that CFSL reports are still awaited and statements of several material witnesses are yet to be recorded.
AIIMS, New Delhi did not send a representative despite being served notice, the court recorded.
A Bhopal district court on Tuesday, 14 July granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) fresh permission to collect voice samples of Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh, the two accused in the Twisha Sharma death case, after the agency reported that both individuals had refused to cooperate during an earlier collection attempt at Bhopal Central Jail — despite having previously expressed no objection before the court. The court simultaneously extended their judicial remand by 14 days, until 28 July.
What the Court Ordered
The Judicial Magistrate allowed the CBI's application under Section 349 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), authorising the agency to obtain the voice samples of the accused in accordance with law. The order came after the court considered submissions from both sides and noted that the investigation remained in progress.
How the Accused Allegedly Refused to Cooperate
According to the CBI's submissions, Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh had, on a previous date of hearing, raised no objection before the court to furnishing their voice samples. However, when a CBI team subsequently arrived at Bhopal Central Jail to carry out the collection, both accused allegedly refused to cooperate. The agency told the court that this refusal had delayed a critical stage of the probe.
State of the Investigation
The CBI informed the court that the investigation into the Twisha Sharma death case remains incomplete. Reports from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) are still awaited, and statements of several material witnesses are yet to be recorded. The voice samples, the agency argued, are crucial to advancing the ongoing investigation.
Health Condition of Giribala Singh
Counsel representing Giribala Singh submitted before the court that her health was not in good condition and that she was undergoing treatment at the hospital inside Bhopal Central Jail. The court took note of this submission while passing its order.
AIIMS New Delhi's Absence Noted
The court also recorded that despite service of notice, no advocate appeared on behalf of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — a development that could have implications for subsequent hearings as the case progresses. The next date of hearing is set for 28 July, when the status of forensic reports and witness statements is expected to come up for review.
Point of View
But the practical enforceability at jail premises remains a grey area. The absence of AIIMS New Delhi's legal representation, despite notice, adds another thread to a case where institutional coordination appears to be lagging the investigation timeline. With CFSL reports still pending and witness statements unrecorded, the probe is clearly at an early forensic stage — and delays here could have downstream consequences for the chargesheet.
NationPress
14 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Twisha Sharma death case?
The Twisha Sharma death case is an ongoing criminal investigation being handled by the CBI in Bhopal. Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh are the two accused currently in judicial custody in connection with the case.
Why did the Bhopal court grant fresh permission to collect voice samples?
The court granted fresh permission after the CBI reported that both accused had refused to provide voice samples at Bhopal Central Jail , despite having raised no objection before the court on a previous hearing date. The Magistrate invoked Section 349 of the BNSS to authorise the collection.
How long has the judicial remand of the accused been extended?
The Bhopal district court extended the judicial remand of both Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh by 14 days , until 28 July .
What is the current status of the CBI investigation into the Twisha Sharma case?
The investigation is still incomplete, according to the CBI. Reports from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) are awaited, and statements of several material witnesses are yet to be recorded. Voice samples from the accused are described as crucial to the probe.
What was AIIMS New Delhi's role in the hearing?
The court noted that despite being served notice, no advocate appeared on behalf of AIIMS, New Delhi at the hearing on 14 July . The significance of AIIMS's involvement in the case is expected to become clearer in subsequent hearings.
