A Bhopal court rejected a request for a second autopsy of Twisha Sharma, though it ordered that her body be preserved [4].
The ruling comes amid a dispute between Sharma's family and her in-laws regarding the circumstances of her death. The case highlights the legal tensions that arise when families contest official medical findings in suspected criminal deaths.
Sharma, 33 [1], was found hanging at her marital home in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on May 12, 2024 [2]. A post-mortem examination conducted at AIIMS Bhopal confirmed the cause of death as hanging [4]. The medical report also noted multiple injuries on the body, although it ruled out evidence of drug use [4].
Following the initial report, Sharma's family, who are from Noida, petitioned the court for a second autopsy. They alleged that there was pressure to cremate the body and suggested that drugs may have played a role in the incident [4]. These claims contrast with allegations made by Sharma's mother-in-law, who said that Sharma struggled with drug addiction [4].
Judicial Magistrate First Class Anudita Gupta presided over the proceedings. The court said there was no necessity for a second autopsy based on the current evidence [4]. To ensure the integrity of the remains for any future legal requirements, the magistrate ordered that the body be preserved [4].
The case remains under investigation as authorities balance the family's demands for further medical scrutiny with the findings of the AIIMS Bhopal specialists.
“A Bhopal court rejected a request for a second autopsy of Twisha Sharma.”
The court's decision to preserve the body while denying a second autopsy serves as a legal middle ground. By preserving the remains, the judiciary maintains the possibility of future forensic evidence if new facts emerge, while simultaneously upholding the validity of the AIIMS Bhopal post-mortem to prevent indefinite delays in the legal process.
