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Twisha Sharma Death Case: CBI Urges Transfer of Trial from Bhopal to Delhi
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Core Event – CBI Requests Trial Relocation
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court supporting Navnidhi Sharma’s petition to move the trial of his daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma’s death from Bhopal to Delhi. The filing cites instances where Samarth Singh allegedly interfered with the police investigation, including obtaining CCTV footage and contacting a beauty-parlour owner after the incident.
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Background & Context
Twisha Sharma, a former Miss Pune and actress, married lawyer Samarth Singh on 9 December 2025. On 12 May 2026 she was found hanging at their Katara Hills residence in Bhopal and was declared dead at AIIMS Bhopal. An FIR filed on 15 May 2026 charged Singh and his mother Giribala Singh under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Dowry Prohibition Act for alleged dowry-related harassment and abetment of suicide.
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Timeline
- 9 Dec 2025 – Marriage.
- 16 Apr 2026 – Unplanned pregnancy discovered.
- 17 Apr 2026 – Domestic argument; she leaves home.
- 12 May 2026 – Body found hanging; declared dead at 10:55 p.m.
- 13 May 2026 – Giribala Singh contacts Xpression Beauty Parlour for CCTV footage.
- 15 May 2026 – FIR filed.
- 22 May 2026 – Madhya Pradesh government requests CBI probe.
- 25 May 2026 – CBI takes over investigation.
- 2 Jun 2026 – Both accused taken into custody on dowry-death charges.
- 25 Jul 2026 – Giribala Singh’s bail application dismissed.
- 17 Aug 2026 – CBI files a 636-page charge sheet.
- 30 Oct 2026 – Supreme Court hearing considers transfer petition.
- 31 Oct 2026 – Court schedules arguments on framing of charges.
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Data & Statistics
- Age of victim: 33.
- Charges: Sections 85, 108 and 3(5) of the BNS (corresponding to 498-A, 306 and 34 IPC) and provisions of the Dowry Prohibition Act.
- Custody: Accused have been in custody since 2 June 2026.
- Charge sheet: 636 pages, including WhatsApp messages, phone records, CCTV footage, medical and financial documents.
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Official Statements & Responses
The Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, adjourned the hearing after senior-advocate Siddharth Dave, representing the accused, requested accommodation. The court will consider the CBI’s affidavit before deciding on the transfer. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench that Giribala Singh had been “maligning the deceased” and was uncooperative in recording a statement, underscoring concerns about witness intimidation.
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Criticism & Opposition
The accused submitted a counter-affidavit denying undue influence, arguing that their background does not preclude a fair trial in Bhopal and that no motive can be inferred from contacts with senior officials. Giribala Singh was granted anticipatory bail on 13 May 2026, which was later revoked on 25 July 2026.
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On-the-Ground Reports
Twisha’s brother, Major Harshit Sharma of the Indian Army, alleged that his sister faced continuous harassment over a dowry demand of roughly INR2 lakh and restrictions on accessing her own money, describing the marital home as a “hell” in the days before her death.
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Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources attribute the CBI’s transfer request to concerns over Giribala Singh’s influence. Independent verification of the alleged interference—such as the exact nature of the CCTV footage obtained or the content of the technician’s call—has not been publicly disclosed, leaving a factual gap regarding the extent of the purported tampering.