A Bhopal court on Tuesday (Jul 14) extended the judicial custody of former district judge Giribala Singh and her son, Samarth Singh, by another 14 days in the Twisha Sharma death case, allowing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) more time to complete its probe.As the two accused appeared before the court via video conferencing, the CBI sought an extension of their judicial remand, arguing that key parts of the investigation remain incomplete, including forensic analysis of digital evidence and examination of reports from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL). The agency also informed the court that statements of several important witnesses are yet to be recorded.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/twisha-sharma-dowry-death-case-mp-high-court-quashes-mil-giribala-singh-s-anticipatory-bail-samarth-singh-to-stay-in-cbi-custody-till-29-may-1779938930530">Twisha Sharma dowry death case: MP High Court quashes MIL Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail</a><h2>CBI flags refusal to provide voice samples</h2>Counsel for Twisha Sharma's family, Ankur Pandey, said the CBI told the court that both accused had failed to cooperate with the investigation by refusing to provide voice samples required for forensic examination.According to Pandey, the court had earlier allowed investigators to collect the samples. However, when CBI officials visited the jail, Samarth Singh allegedly refused to provide his voice sample, while Giribala Singh is said to have stopped the process after giving only a partial sample.The agency submitted records of the jail proceedings before the court and sought a fresh direction to obtain the samples for comparison with audio evidence recovered during the investigation.Accepting the request, the court once again permitted the CBI to collect voice samples from both accused.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/twisha-sharma-death-case-husband-samarth-singh-offers-to-surrender-all-we-know-1779446621169">Twisha Sharma death case: Husband Samarth Singh offers to surrender. All we know</a><h2>Investigation still in progress</h2>The CBI told the court that several pieces of digital evidence are yet to undergo forensic examination, and some CFSL reports are still awaited. With witness statements also pending, the agency argued that further judicial custody was necessary to complete the investigation.After hearing the submissions, the court extended the judicial custody of Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh until July 28.<h2>What is the Twisha Sharma case?</h2>Twisha Sharma was found dead at her residence in Bhopal's Katara Hills area on the night of May 12.While her in-laws have maintained that she died by suicide, her maternal family has alleged that she was murdered. The case was later handed over to the CBI, which is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. The probe is currently focused on forensic evidence, digital records and witness testimonies. &nbsp;

A Bhopal court has extended the judicial custody of former judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh by 14 days after the CBI said both refused to fully cooperate with voice sample collection, a key part of the forensic investigation into Twisha Sharma's death.

A Bhopal court on Tuesday (Jul 14) extended the judicial custody of former district judge Giribala Singh and her son, Samarth Singh, by another 14 days in the Twisha Sharma death case, allowing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) more time to complete its probe. As the two accused appeared before the court via video conferencing, the CBI sought an extension of their judicial remand, arguing that key parts of the investigation remain incomplete, including forensic analysis of digital evidence and examination of reports from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL). The agency also informed the court that statements of several important witnesses are yet to be recorded. Also read | Twisha Sharma dowry death case: MP High Court quashes MIL Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail CBI flags refusal to provide voice samples Counsel for Twisha Sharma's family, Ankur Pandey, said the CBI told the court that both accused had failed to cooperate with the investigation by refusing to provide voice samples required for forensic examination. According to Pandey, the court had earlier allowed investigators to collect the samples. However, when CBI officials visited the jail, Samarth Singh allegedly refused to provide his voice sample, while Giribala Singh is said to have stopped the process after giving only a partial sample. The agency submitted records of the jail proceedings before the court and sought a fresh direction to obtain the samples for comparison with audio evidence recovered during the investigation. Accepting the request, the court once again permitted the CBI to collect voice samples from both accused. Also read | Twisha Sharma death case: Husband Samarth Singh offers to surrender. All we know Investigation still in progress The CBI told the court that several pieces of digital evidence are yet to undergo forensic examination, and some CFSL reports are still awaited. With witness statements also pending, the agency argued that further judicial custody was necessary to complete the investigation. After hearing the submissions, the court extended the judicial custody of Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh until July 28. What is the Twisha Sharma case? Twisha Sharma was found dead at her residence in Bhopal's Katara Hills area on the night of May 12. While her in-laws have maintained that she died by suicide, her maternal family has alleged that she was murdered. The case was later handed over to the CBI, which is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. The probe is currently focused on forensic evidence, digital records and witness testimonies.

A Bhopal court has extended the judicial custody of former judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh by 14 days after the CBI said both refused to fully cooperate with voice sample collection, a key part of the forensic investigation into Twisha Sharma's death.

Twisha Sharma case: Court extends Giribala Singh, son Samarth's custody as CBI flags refusal to give voice samples

The investigation into the death of 30-year-old Twisha Sharma has entered a crucial new phase, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arresting her mother-in-law, former district judge Giribala Singh, on Thursday (May 28). The arrest comes just a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court struck down the anticipatory bail that had protected Giribala Singh from arrest since May 15. The court ruled that important evidence, witness statements and allegations made by Twisha's family had not been adequately considered when the relief was granted.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/twisha-sharma-dowry-death-case-mp-high-court-quashes-mil-giribala-singh-s-anticipatory-bail-samarth-singh-to-stay-in-cbi-custody-till-29-may-1779938930530">Twisha Sharma dowry death case: MP High Court quashes MIL Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail; Samarth Singh to stay in CBI custody till 29 May</a><h2>Giribala Singh to be produced before court today</h2>CBI officials informed a Bhopal court about the arrest on Thursday and are expected to produce Giribala Singh before the court on Friday (May 29) for further proceedings. Her arrest is being viewed as a major escalation in a case that has drawn national attention and triggered widespread debate about alleged dowry harassment and domestic abuse.Giribala Singh faces charges under Section 80(2) for dowry death, Section 85 for cruelty to a woman by her husband or her relatives, and Section 3(5) for acts committed by several persons in furtherance of a common intention. She has also been booked under Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.<h2>Twisha Sharma dowry death case: What happened till now</h2>Twisha, a Noida resident, married Bhopal-based advocate Samarth Singh in December 2025. Barely five months later, on May 12, she was found dead at her matrimonial home. Her family alleged that she had been subjected to harassment and pressure over dowry demands by her husband and in-laws.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/abortion-7-lakh-and-more-what-did-samarth-singh-tell-police-police-accuse-twisha-sharma-s-husband-of-misleading-probe-1779769532505">Abortion, ₹7 lakh and more: What did Samarth Singh tell police? Police accuse Twisha Sharma’s husband of misleading probe</a>The case, which includes serious allegations under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, grew more complicated after Twisha's family refused to accept the findings of the initial post-mortem examination and demanded a second autopsy. Their insistence led to an unprecedented intervention, with a specialised team from AIIMS Delhi conducting a second post-mortem in Bhopal. The family accepted her remains only after the procedure was completed.Meanwhile, Twisha's husband Samarth Singh remains at the centre of the investigation. Arrested from Jabalpur on May 22 after allegedly absconding for several days, he is currently in custody as investigators continue questioning him about the circumstances surrounding his wife's death. The Bar Council of India has also suspended him from legal practice pending the outcome of the case. The Supreme Court has already transferred the investigation to the CBI and directed the agency to conduct an expedited probe. It also asked both sides to refrain from making public statements that could affect the investigation.&nbsp;

The Twisha Sharma case has taken a major turn after the CBI arrested her mother-in-law, former district judge Giribala Singh, following the cancellation of her anticipatory bail.

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The investigation into the death of 30-year-old Twisha Sharma has entered a crucial new phase, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arresting her mother-in-law, former district judge Giribala Singh, on Thursday (May 28). The arrest comes just a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court struck down the anticipatory bail that had protected Giribala Singh from arrest since May 15. The court ruled that important evidence, witness statements and allegations made by Twisha's family had not been adequately considered when the relief was granted. Also read | Twisha Sharma dowry death case: MP High Court quashes MIL Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail; Samarth Singh to stay in CBI custody till 29 May Giribala Singh to be produced before court today CBI officials informed a Bhopal court about the arrest on Thursday and are expected to produce Giribala Singh before the court on Friday (May 29) for further proceedings. Her arrest is being viewed as a major escalation in a case that has drawn national attention and triggered widespread debate about alleged dowry harassment and domestic abuse. Giribala Singh faces charges under Section 80(2) for dowry death, Section 85 for cruelty to a woman by her husband or her relatives, and Section 3(5) for acts committed by several persons in furtherance of a common intention. She has also been booked under Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Twisha Sharma dowry death case: What happened till now Twisha, a Noida resident, married Bhopal-based advocate Samarth Singh in December 2025. Barely five months later, on May 12, she was found dead at her matrimonial home. Her family alleged that she had been subjected to harassment and pressure over dowry demands by her husband and in-laws. Also read | Abortion, ₹7 lakh and more: What did Samarth Singh tell police? Police accuse Twisha Sharma’s husband of misleading probe The case, which includes serious allegations under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, grew more complicated after Twisha's family refused to accept the findings of the initial post-mortem examination and demanded a second autopsy. Their insistence led to an unprecedented intervention, with a specialised team from AIIMS Delhi conducting a second post-mortem in Bhopal. The family accepted her remains only after the procedure was completed. Meanwhile, Twisha's husband Samarth Singh remains at the centre of the investigation. Arrested from Jabalpur on May 22 after allegedly absconding for several days, he is currently in custody as investigators continue questioning him about the circumstances surrounding his wife's death. The Bar Council of India has also suspended him from legal practice pending the outcome of the case. The Supreme Court has already transferred the investigation to the CBI and directed the agency to conduct an expedited probe. It also asked both sides to refrain from making public statements that could affect the investigation.

The Twisha Sharma case has taken a major turn after the CBI arrested her mother-in-law, former district judge Giribala Singh, following the cancellation of her anticipatory bail.What happens next? Scroll down to read more.

Twisha Sharma case takes dramatic turn as CBI arrests mother-in-law Giribala Singh after bail cancelled

The Twisha Sharma death case intensified sharply on Wednesday (May 27) after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to former district judge Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of the deceased. This opens the door for possible custodial interrogation by the CBI.<h2>Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail quashed</h2>In a significant setback for the accused side, Justice Devnarayan Mishra quashed the May 15 sessions court order that had protected Giribala Singh from arrest in the dowry death case linked to Twisha Sharma’s death on May 12.The High Court observed that the lower court failed to properly examine crucial material already present in the case diary, including witness statements, WhatsApp chats and medical findings.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/abortion-7-lakh-and-more-what-did-samarth-singh-tell-police-police-accuse-twisha-sharma-s-husband-of-misleading-probe-1779769532505">Abortion, ₹7 lakh and more: What did Samarth Singh tell police? Police accuse Twisha Sharma’s husband of misleading probe</a>The court specifically noted allegations made by Twisha’s family that Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh had allegedly subjected the deceased to harassment and pressure regarding her pregnancy.The HC also pointed to postmortem findings mentioning multiple ante-mortem injuries, saying the matter required deeper investigation.<h2>Enough time to hold press conferences</h2>The MP High Court also accepted submissions made by both the prosecution and the Central Bureau of Investigation that Giribala Singh had allegedly not cooperated fully despite repeated notices issued during the investigation. Appearing before the court, the state government argued that while Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law had enough time to hold press conferences after getting anticipatory bail, she allegedly avoided cooperating with investigators."She had time to hold press conferences, but no time to cooperate in the investigations," the prosecution argued.The High Court eventually ruled that the seriousness of the allegations and the current stage of the probe justified cancellation of anticipatory bail.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/twisha-sharma-dowry-death-case-supreme-court-directs-families-to-avoid-media-interviews-as-cbi-takes-over-probe-1779763327475">Twisha Sharma dowry death: Supreme Court directs families to avoid media interviews as CBI takes over probe</a><h2>CBI takes custody of Samarth Singh</h2>CBI has formally taken custody of Twisha’s husband, Samarth Singh, till May 29 after producing him before a Bhopal court. Samarth, who remained absconding for nearly a week after the case surfaced, was arrested in Jabalpur on May 22.Soon after securing his custody, a specialised CBI team from Delhi took Samarth back to the crime scene, the Katara Hills residence in Bhopal, where Twisha was allegedly found hanging. Investigators spent more than three hours at the house conducting detailed photography, videography and forensic examination of the terrace and surrounding areas while questioning Samarth about the events of May 12 night.

The Twisha Sharma case has taken another dramatic turn after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to her mother-in-law, former judge Giribala Singh. The court cited WhatsApp chats and witness statements while questioning her cooperation in the probe.

The Twisha Sharma death case intensified sharply on Wednesday (May 27) after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to former district judge Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of the deceased. This opens the door for possible custodial interrogation by the CBI. Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail quashed In a significant setback for the accused side, Justice Devnarayan Mishra quashed the May 15 sessions court order that had protected Giribala Singh from arrest in the dowry death case linked to Twisha Sharma’s death on May 12. The High Court observed that the lower court failed to properly examine crucial material already present in the case diary, including witness statements, WhatsApp chats and medical findings. Also read | Abortion, ₹7 lakh and more: What did Samarth Singh tell police? Police accuse Twisha Sharma’s husband of misleading probe The court specifically noted allegations made by Twisha’s family that Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh had allegedly subjected the deceased to harassment and pressure regarding her pregnancy. The HC also pointed to postmortem findings mentioning multiple ante-mortem injuries, saying the matter required deeper investigation. Enough time to hold press conferences The MP High Court also accepted submissions made by both the prosecution and the Central Bureau of Investigation that Giribala Singh had allegedly not cooperated fully despite repeated notices issued during the investigation. Appearing before the court, the state government argued that while Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law had enough time to hold press conferences after getting anticipatory bail, she allegedly avoided cooperating with investigators. "She had time to hold press conferences, but no time to cooperate in the investigations," the prosecution argued. The High Court eventually ruled that the seriousness of the allegations and the current stage of the probe justified cancellation of anticipatory bail. Also read | Twisha Sharma dowry death: Supreme Court directs families to avoid media interviews as CBI takes over probe CBI takes custody of Samarth Singh CBI has formally taken custody of Twisha’s husband, Samarth Singh, till May 29 after producing him before a Bhopal court. Samarth, who remained absconding for nearly a week after the case surfaced, was arrested in Jabalpur on May 22. Soon after securing his custody, a specialised CBI team from Delhi took Samarth back to the crime scene, the Katara Hills residence in Bhopal, where Twisha was allegedly found hanging. Investigators spent more than three hours at the house conducting detailed photography, videography and forensic examination of the terrace and surrounding areas while questioning Samarth about the events of May 12 night.

The Twisha Sharma case has taken another dramatic turn after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to her mother-in-law, former judge Giribala Singh. The court cited WhatsApp chats and witness statements while questioning her cooperation in the probe.

Twisha Sharma dowry death case: MP High Court quashes MIL Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail; Samarth Singh to stay in CBI custody till 29 May

Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, tried to mislead the investigation, alleged the Madhya Pradesh police on Monday (May 25). As the investigation intensified, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) recreated the crime scene at her Bhopal residence in an exercise that lasted more than two hours. The reconstruction came shortly after police interrogated Twisha's husband and the prime accused in the case, Samarth Singh, for nearly three hours. During the interrogation, Singh made shocking claims, which the police said amounted to attempts to mislead the investigation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/twisha-sharma-dowry-death-case-supreme-court-directs-families-to-avoid-media-interviews-as-cbi-takes-over-probe-1779763327475">Twisha Sharma dowry death: Supreme Court directs families to avoid media interviews as CBI takes over probe</a><h2>Samarth Singh attempts to mislead the investigation</h2>According to police officials, Samarth, who was absconding for nearly 10 days, told investigators that Twisha had been emotionally distressed following an abortion. Officials alleged that he repeatedly tried to mislead the SIT when questioned about the period during which he remained absconding after the case came to light.During questioning, Samarth also repeated his earlier claim that he had given Rs 7 lakh to Twisha. Investigators have now seized several key items from him, including his laptop, mobile phone, passport, Aadhaar card and other documents, which are expected to be examined as part of the widening probe.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/green-card-applicants-should-go-home-new-us-citizenship-rule-may-hit-indians-hardest-check-how-you-could-be-affected-1779514161561">Green card applicants should go home? New US citizenship rule may hit Indians hardest; check how you could be affected</a><h2>CBI takes over the investigation</h2>The developments come on the same day the Supreme Court handed over the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The apex court directed the CBI to take over the matter and proceed expeditiously after hearing arguments from the victim’s family, the accused side and the Madhya Pradesh government.The Supreme Court also asked both families to avoid giving media interviews while the investigation remains underway, signalling concern over the intense public attention surrounding the case.Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida, died on May 12 at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, just months after her marriage in December 2025. Her family has alleged that she was subjected to dowry harassment and mental torture by her husband and in-laws.

After absconding for nearly 10 days, Twisha Sharma’s husband, Samarth Singh, has now been accused of trying to mislead investigators as the dowry death probe deepens. 

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Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, tried to mislead the investigation, alleged the Madhya Pradesh police on Monday (May 25). As the investigation intensified, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) recreated the crime scene at her Bhopal residence in an exercise that lasted more than two hours. The reconstruction came shortly after police interrogated Twisha's husband and the prime accused in the case, Samarth Singh, for nearly three hours. During the interrogation, Singh made shocking claims, which the police said amounted to attempts to mislead the investigation. Also read | Twisha Sharma dowry death: Supreme Court directs families to avoid media interviews as CBI takes over probe Samarth Singh attempts to mislead the investigation According to police officials, Samarth, who was absconding for nearly 10 days, told investigators that Twisha had been emotionally distressed following an abortion. Officials alleged that he repeatedly tried to mislead the SIT when questioned about the period during which he remained absconding after the case came to light. During questioning, Samarth also repeated his earlier claim that he had given Rs 7 lakh to Twisha. Investigators have now seized several key items from him, including his laptop, mobile phone, passport, Aadhaar card and other documents, which are expected to be examined as part of the widening probe. Also read | Green card applicants should go home? New US citizenship rule may hit Indians hardest; check how you could be affected CBI takes over the investigation The developments come on the same day the Supreme Court handed over the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The apex court directed the CBI to take over the matter and proceed expeditiously after hearing arguments from the victim’s family, the accused side and the Madhya Pradesh government. The Supreme Court also asked both families to avoid giving media interviews while the investigation remains underway, signalling concern over the intense public attention surrounding the case. Twisha Sharma, originally from Noida, died on May 12 at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, just months after her marriage in December 2025. Her family has alleged that she was subjected to dowry harassment and mental torture by her husband and in-laws.

After absconding for nearly 10 days, Twisha Sharma’s husband, Samarth Singh, has now been accused of trying to mislead investigators as the dowry death probe deepens.What exactly did Samarth tell police? Scroll down to read more.

Abortion, ₹7 lakh and more: What did Samarth Singh tell police? Police accuse Twisha Sharma’s husband of misleading probe

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