Twisha Sharma death: Absconding husband Samarth Singh moves MP HC for bail
Synopsis
Samarth Singh — still untraceable weeks after his wife Twisha Sharma's suspicious death in Bhopal — has now moved the Madhya Pradesh High Court for interim bail after a district court rejection. With a ₹30,000 police reward on his head, a lookout notice in place, and his mother facing both bail challenge and a government inquiry, the case is rapidly escalating on multiple legal fronts.
Key Takeaways
Samarth Singh filed an interim bail plea before the MP High Court's Jabalpur Bench on 21 May ; no order has been passed yet.
Twisha Sharma , actress and former model, was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on 12 May ; AIIMS Bhopal post-mortem indicated suicide by hanging.
Her family has alleged dowry harassment and cruelty by Singh and his mother.
Bhopal Police raised the reward for Singh's arrest from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 ; a lookout notice has been issued.
Co-accused mother Giribala Singh , a retired principal district judge, was granted interim bail by the district court; the victim's family will challenge this before the High Court.
The state government has ordered a separate inquiry against Giribala Singh under the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020 .
Absconding accused Samarth Singh, whose wife Twisha Sharma was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Bhopal on 12 May, filed an interim bail application before the Madhya Pradesh High Court's Jabalpur Bench on Thursday, 21 May. The case — Samarth Singh vs. The State Government of Madhya Pradesh — is listed as 'pending' on the High Court's website, with no order passed as yet.
Earlier Bail Rejection and Police Manhunt
Singh's bid for relief at the higher court follows a rejection of his earlier interim bail application by Bhopal District Court Judge Pallavi Dwivedi. He has remained untraceable since Twisha's death, prompting Bhopal Police to step up the manhunt. Authorities have raised the cash reward for information leading to his arrest from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000, and a lookout notice has been issued to prevent him from leaving the country.
How Twisha Sharma Died
Twisha Sharma, an actress and former model, was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on 12 May. Her family has alleged dowry harassment and cruelty by Samarth Singh and his mother. The post-mortem report conducted at AIIMS Bhopal concluded suicide, with marks on the neck consistent with hanging by a belt.
Co-Accused Mother Gets Bail, Family to Challenge
Singh's mother, Giribala Singh — a former principal district judge who retired from the Bhopal district court in February 2023 and currently serves as Chairperson of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Bhopal-2 — was granted interim bail by the Bhopal district court. She is a co-accused in the case.
Twisha's family has announced plans to challenge that bail before the Jabalpur Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. 'We will file a petition against the interim bail granted to Giribala Singh,' advocate Ankur Pandey, representing the family, said on Thursday.
Government Inquiry Against Giribala Singh
In a parallel development, the Madhya Pradesh state government has ordered a separate inquiry against Giribala Singh under the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020, in connection with her current role at the consumer commission. The inquiry adds an institutional dimension to a case that has already drawn significant public attention.
What Comes Next
With the interim bail plea now before the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the next hearing date will be closely watched. Bhopal Police continue their search for Samarth Singh, and the victim's family is expected to file their challenge against Giribala Singh's bail imminently. The case has raised broader questions about dowry-related violence and the accountability of individuals holding public positions.
Point of View
Whose institutional standing may have complicated the speed of action. The state government's parallel inquiry under Consumer Protection Rules signals awareness of that optics problem, but the test is whether it amounts to accountability or damage control. Cases where accused individuals hold or have held judicial office demand a higher bar of transparency, not a lower one.
NationPress
7 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Samarth Singh and why is he absconding?
Samarth Singh is the husband of the late actress and former model Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in Bhopal on 12 May. He has been absconding since her death and is the primary accused in the case, facing allegations of dowry harassment and cruelty.
What did the MP High Court say on Samarth Singh's bail plea?
As of 21 May, the Madhya Pradesh High Court's Jabalpur Bench has listed the case as 'pending' and no order has been passed. Singh filed the plea after his earlier application was rejected by Bhopal District Court Judge Pallavi Dwivedi.
What did Twisha Sharma's post-mortem reveal?
The post-mortem conducted at AIIMS Bhopal concluded that the cause of death was suicide, with marks on the neck consistent with hanging by a belt. Her family, however, has alleged dowry harassment and cruelty, and the circumstances remain under investigation.
Who is Giribala Singh and why is she in the news?
Giribala Singh is Samarth Singh's mother and a co-accused in the case. She is a retired principal district judge who left the Bhopal district court in February 2023 and currently serves as Chairperson of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Bhopal-2. She was granted interim bail by the district court, which Twisha's family plans to challenge before the MP High Court.
What action has the Madhya Pradesh government taken in the case?
The state government has ordered a separate inquiry against Giribala Singh under the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020, related to her current public role. Bhopal Police have also raised the reward for information leading to Samarth Singh's arrest from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 and issued a lookout notice against him.
