The family of Twisha Sharma has petitioned a Bhopal court for a second post-mortem examination and a transfer of the investigation to Delhi [1, 2].
The legal move highlights deep distrust in the local probe and suggests that influential parties may be obstructing justice in a case involving allegations of dowry-related death.
Sharma, 33, died on May 12, 2026 [1] at the couple's marital home in the Katara Hills area of Bhopal [1, 2]. She had been married to Samarth Singh, a lawyer based in Bhopal, in December 2025 [1].
According to the petition, the family alleges that Sharma suffered injuries before her death [2]. They further claim that the accused individuals have manipulated the current investigation to avoid accountability [1, 2]. The family requested the shift to Delhi to ensure a transparent process away from the influence of the accused.
Authorities have already established a Special Investigation Team consisting of six members to examine the case [3]. Additionally, a lookout notice has been issued against the husband, Samarth Singh [3].
The petition was filed on Tuesday, following the death of the woman earlier this month [1, 2]. The family said there is no one to help them in the current jurisdiction [1].
“Twisha Sharma's family alleges that influential accused persons have tampered with the investigation.”
This case underscores the systemic challenges families face when seeking justice in dowry-death investigations in India. The demand for a second autopsy and a jurisdictional transfer to Delhi indicates a belief that local police and medical examiners may be susceptible to the influence of high-profile professionals, such as lawyers, which can compromise the integrity of forensic evidence.
