High Court Cancels Bail in Twisha Sharma Death Case Over Evidence Tampering Fears
Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled former judge Giribala Singh’s anticipatory bail after raising serious concerns over possible forensic evidence tampering in the Twisha Sharma suspicious death investigation.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has delivered a major setback to former judicial officer Giribala Singh in the sensational death case of model and actress Twisha Sharma. The court cancelled the anticipatory bail earlier granted by a lower court and allowed police to proceed with custodial interrogation in the case.
The bench strongly criticised the sessions court order, stating that several crucial investigation details were ignored while granting relief to the accused. The High Court observed that the prosecution’s concerns regarding possible manipulation of forensic evidence and CCTV footage could not be dismissed lightly, especially considering the accused’s alleged technical knowledge in cyber forensics.
Twisha Sharma, a 33 year old model, died under suspicious circumstances at her in laws’ residence in Bhopal on May 12 this year, just five months after marrying Samarth Singh, the son of Giribala Singh. The incident triggered nationwide attention and raised serious allegations related to harassment and mental torture.
In its detailed observations, the High Court noted that important WhatsApp conversations, witness statements and allegations linked to dowry harassment were not properly examined by the lower court while granting anticipatory bail. The court stated that the sessions court appeared to rely heavily on defence arguments without fully considering the material collected during investigation.
The High Court order also referred to disturbing messages allegedly sent by Twisha Sharma to her family members before her death. According to investigators, Twisha had complained about emotional pressure, isolation and repeated harassment inside the house. The court observed that her messages reflected severe mental distress and fear.
Investigators further claimed that Twisha faced pressure related to her pregnancy and allegations questioning the paternity of the unborn child. The prosecution argued that she was repeatedly forced to undergo an abortion and subjected to emotional trauma by family members. These allegations were considered serious enough by the High Court to justify deeper custodial investigation.
With the cancellation of anticipatory bail, police are now expected to intensify questioning and examine digital evidence, forensic material and communication records more closely. The case continues to attract widespread attention as legal proceedings move forward.
