Twisha Sharma case: Family alleges police lapses, to challenge bail in MP High Court
Synopsis
Twisha Sharma's family is fighting on multiple fronts — challenging a co-accused former judge's bail in the MP High Court, demanding a second post-mortem before cremation, and warning they will go to the Supreme Court if needed. Their central allegation: an influential accused family is steering the investigation, and the police have allowed it.
Key Takeaways
Twisha Sharma's family has alleged serious lapses in the police investigation , including the FIR being lodged three days late and the crime scene not being sealed.
Advocate Ankur Pandey confirmed the family will challenge the interim bail of co-accused Giribala Singh — a former principal district judge — before the MP High Court's Jabalpur Bench .
Absconding husband Samarth Singh filed an application for interim bail in the Madhya Pradesh High Court on 21 May .
The family has demanded a second post-mortem before cremation, a request that remains pending.
The family has met CM Mohan Yadav but says assurances are meaningless without a proper probe, and is prepared to approach the Supreme Court .
The family of Twisha Sharma, whose alleged suicide in Bhopal has sparked a criminal investigation, on Thursday, 21 May accused the police of serious lapses in handling the case and alleged that the family of her absconding husband, advocate Samarth Singh, is misusing its influence to obstruct justice. The family's advocate, Ankur Pandey, said they will challenge the interim bail granted to Giribala Singh — Samarth's mother and a former principal district judge — before the Jabalpur Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Key Allegations Against the Investigation
Twisha's uncle, Lokesh Sharma, alleged that the probe has been mishandled from the outset. 'The police should first issue a clarification for all the lapses,' he said. He pointed out that the FIR was lodged only after three days, and expressed uncertainty over whether the crime scene had been sealed or put under official vigil.
Twisha's cousin Ashish Sharma alleged that CCTV footage presented in court was being shown by the accused rather than seized by the police as evidence. 'The court also should have raised questions over this,' he said. The family had earlier alleged that the investigating officer failed to produce the belt reportedly used for hanging before doctors during the medical examination.
Interim Bail and the High Court Battle
Giribala Singh, a co-accused and former principal district judge, was granted interim bail by the Bhopal district court. The family's legal team is now preparing to challenge this order before the Madhya Pradesh High Court's Jabalpur Bench. Separately, Samarth Singh — who remains at large — filed an application for interim bail in the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday.
Family's Demand for Second Post-Mortem
The family has appealed for a second post-mortem examination before Twisha's cremation, a request that remains unaddressed. 'The family is in so much pain, more so because we are unable to cremate her,' Ashish Sharma said. The pending cremation has added to the family's anguish as they await judicial direction.
Broader Concerns and CM's Assurance
The family met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, but Ashish Sharma expressed measured scepticism: 'The assurance will only have meaning if the investigation is properly taking place.' He warned that without swift justice, the case risks fading from public memory like countless others. 'If Twisha is not given justice, won't the administration and the judiciary again side with the powerful in other cases?' he said. The family has indicated willingness to escalate to the Supreme Court if required.
Point of View
An absconding lawyer-husband filing for bail, CCTV footage allegedly in the accused's hands rather than police custody — each element individually might be explained away, but together they paint a picture that demands judicial scrutiny. The family's warning that the case could vanish from public memory is not paranoia; it is a pattern that Indian courts and civil society have seen repeatedly when the accused carry institutional weight. The MP High Court's response to the bail challenges will be the first real test of whether the system can self-correct.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the allegations in the Twisha Sharma case?
Twisha Sharma's family alleges she died by alleged suicide in Bhopal, and that the subsequent investigation has been marked by serious lapses — including a delayed FIR, an unsealed crime scene, and key evidence not being seized by police. They also allege that the family of her absconding husband, advocate Samarth Singh, is using its influence to stall proceedings.
Who is Giribala Singh and why was she granted bail?
Giribala Singh is the mother of accused Samarth Singh and a former principal district judge. She is a co-accused in the case and was granted interim bail by the Bhopal district court. Twisha Sharma's family is challenging this bail order before the Madhya Pradesh High Court's Jabalpur Bench.
Why has Twisha Sharma not been cremated yet?
The family has demanded a second post-mortem examination before the cremation takes place. This request has not yet been acted upon, leaving the family unable to complete funeral rites and deepening their distress.
What is the current status of Samarth Singh?
Samarth Singh, Twisha Sharma's husband and a practising advocate, remains absconding. On 21 May, he filed an application seeking interim bail before the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Has the Madhya Pradesh government responded to the family's concerns?
Twisha's family met Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who reportedly offered assurances. However, the family has said the assurance will only be meaningful if the investigation proceeds properly, and they have indicated readiness to approach the Supreme Court if justice is not delivered.
