Twisha Sharma Death Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court canceled the anticipatory bail granted to former District Judge Giribala Singh in the dowry death case of his daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma. The order issued on Wednesday canceled the relief granted by the lower court through its May 15 order. The court remarked that important facts related to the case diary and statements of witnesses were not properly considered while granting bail. Justice Dev Narayan Mishra canceled the anticipatory bail granted by a sessions court in Bhopal.
He remarked that the trial court had failed to properly examine important evidence such as the case diary, testimony of witnesses and WhatsApp conversations. After reviewing the case, the High Court found that there were serious shortcomings in this order. The bench also observed that the trial court had ignored crucial testimony of witnesses and documentary evidence recorded in the case diary which pointed towards Singh’s alleged involvement. The High Court emphasized that anticipatory bail in such sensitive cases should be granted only after a full and careful investigation of all the facts, especially when the allegations relate to dowry deaths, which is a serious social evil and continues to plague the society even today.
Earlier, a lower court had granted anticipatory bail to Singh considering his age and his professional status. However, the cancellation of bail has caused a stir in legal and social circles, especially given Singh’s status as a former judge. Now that the anticipatory relief has been cancelled, it is expected that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will move towards taking him into custody. The case pertains to the death of Twisha Sharma, who was married to Singh’s son Samarth Singh. Allegations of dowry harassment and cruelty had surfaced soon after her death, leading to a case being registered under sections related to dowry death and abetment of suicide.
The prosecution argued that Singh, despite his judicial background, played a role in continuing Twisha’s harassment, which ultimately led to Twisha losing her life. Legal experts believe the judgment underlines the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring accountability, irrespective of the position a person holds or his previous service. The order also reflects the court’s stance of taking dowry-related crimes extremely seriously and reinforces the principle that no one is above the law. Following the High Court’s intervention, Singh may now face arrest and custodial interrogation, which is expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding Twisha Sharma’s death. Samarth Singh is already in CBI custody on remand till May 29.