A Bhopal court denied anticipatory bail to Samarth Singh after his wife, content creator Twisha Sharma, was found dead at their home [1].
The case highlights the ongoing issue of dowry-related violence in India and the legal challenges families face when seeking justice for suspected domestic abuse.
Sharma, a resident of Noida, was found dead on Tuesday, May 12 [2]. Her family alleges the death is linked to dowry-related harassment and possible murder [3]. The Sessions Court in Bhopal said it does not appear appropriate to grant anticipatory bail to Singh, a Bhopal-based advocate [1].
The court's decision followed an investigation into the First Information Report, witness statements, and WhatsApp communications. These records reportedly point to Singh as the main accused [3].
Evidence of Sharma's distress surfaced through messages sent to her mother on April 30 [4]. In one message, Sharma wrote, "Mujhe bhaut zyada ghutan ho rahi hai maa," which translates to "I feel suffocated, Mother" [5]. Her family said to NDTV, "We're living in horror" [5].
Details regarding the marriage and the cause of death contain contradictions. Some reports state the couple married in December 2025 [2], while others suggest the death occurred five months after the wedding [6].
Forensic findings also vary. One summary describes the death as an antemortem hanging by ligature [5]. However, another report indicates that an autopsy revealed multiple injuries, suggesting a different cause of death [3].
Singh remains the primary subject of the dowry-death investigation as authorities continue to reconcile the conflicting medical evidence [1].
“"I feel suffocated, Mother."”
The denial of anticipatory bail suggests that the judiciary finds sufficient prima facie evidence in the digital trail and witness testimonies to justify the husband's custody. The discrepancy between the initial hanging report and the autopsy's mention of multiple injuries indicates a critical evidentiary battle over whether the death was a suicide or a homicide, which will determine the final charges under dowry-death laws.
