The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has strongly opposed the bail plea of former district judge Giribala Singh in the Twisha Sharma death case, informing the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur on 26 September 2026 that substantial evidence on record points to her alleged complicity in the crime and that her release could jeopardise the ongoing probe.

CBI's Core Argument Against Bail

In its written reply filed before the High Court, the agency stated: 'There is ample evidence on record against the accused/petitioner showing the complicity of the accused in the crime.' The CBI further submitted that 'there is every likelihood that if the accused/petitioner is released on bail, [she] may influence the witnesses and tamper with the evidences.'

The agency urged the court to reject Singh's petition filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), adding that investigation into several important aspects of the case was still continuing.

What Happened to Twisha Sharma

Twisha Sharma was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Bhopal's Katara Hills area on the night of 12 May 2026. She was rushed to AIIMS Bhopal, where doctors declared her dead.

According to the CBI, Twisha had married Samarth Singh on 9 December 2025. After the family allegedly discovered her pregnancy on 17 April, a dispute erupted between her and her matrimonial family, following which she left for Noida. The agency alleged that her husband and mother-in-law levelled allegations regarding her character, reflected in WhatsApp chats examined during the investigation.

Twisha reportedly returned to Bhopal on 30 April and underwent an abortion. She subsequently asked her mother to take her back to her maternal home, allegedly citing continuous harassment and cruelty. On 12 May, she reportedly called her mother to inform her of abusive behaviour by her husband — hours before she was found dead.

FIR, Supreme Court Intervention and CBI Takeover

An FIR was registered at Katara Hills police station on 15 May against Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh under Sections 80(2), 85 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The Madhya Pradesh government subsequently sought transfer of the probe to the CBI.

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the matter on 25 May, after which the CBI registered its own case and took over the investigation the same day. Giribala Singh was arrested on 28 May after the High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail.

Non-Cooperation Allegations and Charge Sheet

The CBI alleged that Singh did not fully cooperate in providing her voice samples. Agency officials and experts from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) visited Central Jail, Bhopal, on 9 and 10 July to record her voice samples. Singh allegedly refused to provide the remaining specimen on the second day, prompting the CBI to approach the trial court. Her remaining voice samples were obtained only after a court order dated 14 July. Both accused, the agency alleged, also failed to cooperate during the reconstruction of the crime scene.

The CBI filed a charge sheet against Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh on 17 August under Sections 85, 108 and 3(5) of the BNS. It noted that further investigation into dowry death, dowry-related allegations, and other aspects was continuing.

Financial Trail and Absconding Co-Accused

The agency also told the High Court that the deceased's financial details had been examined and alleged that money was transferred to Twisha's account by the accused on multiple occasions, with a substantial portion later allegedly used for the accused's own expenses through her account. The CBI further claimed that co-accused Samarth Singh had absconded during the initial investigation by Bhopal Police. The case is currently at the stage of framing of charges, according to the CBI's submission.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court is yet to rule on the bail petition; the case's outcome is being closely watched given Giribala Singh's former judicial standing.